Keizō Obuchi

was a Japanese politician. He served in the House of Representatives for twelve terms. He became the 84th Prime Minister of Japan from 30 July 1998 to 5 April 2000. His political career ended when he suffered a serious stroke and slipped into a coma.
Obuchi died on 14 May 2000 at the age of 62 in Tokyo from complications of a stroke.