{"rewrite":{"id":"r_b0adcb652fae45938e8b3417","clusterId":"c_51ae2a8274da4ddaa54b63d1","slug":"vocaloid-producer-ezfg-dies-at-36-after-battle-with-appendiceal-cancer","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Vocaloid Producer EZFG Dies at 36 After Battle With Appendiceal Cancer","summary":"EZFG, the Vocaloid producer known for \"Cyber Thunder Cider\" and \"Itai Itai Itai,\" died on April 7, 2026, his father announced via the official X account on May 18. He was diagnosed with stage 4 appendiceal cancer in March 2024 and underwent chemotherapy.","whyItMatters":"The death of EZFG removes a distinctive voice from the Vocaloid scene who built a following on fast, rhythm-driven songs and surreal video work.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eEZFG's father posted the announcement on the producer's official X account on May 18, stating that EZFG died on April 7. The post said EZFG was diagnosed with stage 4 appendiceal cancer in March 2024 and received chemotherapy during his illness. The father wrote that EZFG \"always expressed gratitude to everyone\" throughout his treatment and thanked those who supported him. EZFG was known for songs including \"Cyber Thunder Cider,\" \"Itai Itai Itai (I Want to Hurt a Lot),\" and \"Glucagon,\" which accumulated millions of views on Niconico and YouTube. He also created the videos that accompanied his tracks, giving his work a distinct visual identity within the Vocaloid community.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Vocaloid producer EZFG, known for \"Cyber Thunder Cider\" and \"Itai Itai Itai,\" died on April 7 after a two-year battle with stage 4 appendiceal cancer. His father confirmed the news on May 18. He was 36.","twitterPost":"Vocaloid producer EZFG, known for \"Cyber Thunder Cider\" and \"Itai Itai Itai,\" died on April 7 after a two-year battle with stage 4 appendiceal cancer. His father confirmed the news on May 18.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Vocaloid producer EZFG died on April 7 at age 36 after a two-year fight with stage 4 appendiceal cancer. His father shared the news on May 18 via the producer's official X account. EZFG was best known for \"Cyber Thunder Cider\" and \"Itai Itai Itai.\"","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2605182r\",\"title\":\"Vocaloid Producer EZFG, Known for \\\"Cyber Thunder Cider\\\" and Others, Passes Away. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Appendiceal Cancer, Reported by His Father on Official X Account\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3313,"outputTokens":614,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826464,"createdAt":"2026-05-20T08:05:40.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-20T08:17:32.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-20T08:17:32.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_51ae2a8274da4ddaa54b63d1","canonicalTitle":"「サイバーサンダーサイダー」などで知られるボカロPのEZFG氏が死去。「虫垂がん・ステージ4」と診断、公式Xアカウントにてお父様が報告","representativeArticleId":"a_c49aab0537d8866b58de0629","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[\"EZFG\"],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"music\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-18T12:17:06.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-18T12:17:06.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-20T08:17:32.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2605182r","title":"「サイバーサンダーサイダー」などで知られるボカロPのEZFG氏が死去。「虫垂がん・ステージ4」と診断、公式Xアカウントにてお父様が報告"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":["EZFG"],"type":"news","domain":"music","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["EZFG died on April 7, 2026, at age 36, his father announced on May 18 via the official X account.","He was diagnosed with stage 4 appendiceal cancer in March 2024 and underwent chemotherapy.","EZFG was known for Vocaloid songs including 'Cyber Thunder Cider,' 'Itai Itai Itai,' and 'Glucagon,' which accumulated millions of views on Niconico and YouTube.","He created the videos for his tracks, giving his work a distinct visual identity."]}