Akie Abe Net Worth, Husband, Age, Height, Kids, Family & More

Shinzo Abe’s wife Akie Abe Biography

60-years-old Akie Abe (born on June 10, 1962) is the widow of former Prime Minister Late. Shinzo Abe. Akie is a socially active woman and has a wealthy family background. At the start of her career, she served as a radio Dj in Shimonoseki. Her dad used to be the president of Japan’s biggest confectionery brand named, Morinaga & Co.

After her marriage to Shinzo, she opened a traditional Japanese bar locally known as Izakaya in the Kanda district. She is also an activist and works actively for LGBTQ+ rights. Akie also supports using Cannabis as it is a part of Japanese culture.

Shinzo Abe Shot Dead

Shinzo Abe, Japan’s former Prime Minister has died after being shot. A man fired at him from behind in Nara city, after which he was admitted to the hospital. But they could not be saved. Shinzo Abe was addressing a small public meeting when this attack happened. It has been told that he suffered a heart attack after being shot, due to which he died. This information has come out by quoting the NHK channel. After the death of Shinzo Abe, all the prominent leaders of the world have expressed grief.

Let us inform you that Shinzo Abe was immediately admitted to the hospital after being shot, where he was treated for about four to five hours, but the doctors could not save him. This attack on him is being condemned everywhere, and all the prominent leaders of the world had also wished him a speedy recovery.

It is reported that the attacker fired two bullets at Shinzo Abe from behind, after which Abe fell to the ground. The people present there also tried to give CPR to Shinzo Abe. Afterward, the paramedic team took him to the hospital in critical condition by helicopter. The attacker has been identified as 41-year-old Tetsuya Yamagami, whom the police arrested on the spot. His interrogation is ongoing; it is unclear what was the reason behind this murder.

After this attack on Shinzo Abe, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida appeared in front of the media and condemned the incident. Kishida said that such an incident would not be tolerated in the country. The PM of Japan called it barbaric and unfortunate. It was also told that whether the elections to be held on July 10 will be postponed or not; a decision will be taken in the cabinet meeting for this.

Early Life

On June 10, 1962, Akie Abe | 安倍昭恵 (age 60) took birth to a wealthy Japanese family in Tokyo, Japan. Even though her father, Akio Matsuzaki, is wealthy, still Akie never boasted of being rich because her mother, Emiko Matsuzaki, always taught her to be humble.

Matsuzaki’s schooling occurred in Tokyo at a convent school called Sacred Heart. After that, she completed her graduation from Sacred Heart Professional Training College. Akie always wanted to do something in the media world, so after finishing her studies, she gave an interview at Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest advertising company, and luckily she got selected.

Life As Wife of Prime Minister

In 1987, Akie married a politician of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan named Shinzo Abe. In 2006, Shinzo won the election and became the Prime Minister of Japan. Like any other couple, Akie and Shinzo also wanted children, but they had to remain childless despite treatment several times.

Matsuzaki is outspoken, and whenever she felt that her husband was not right at some place, she used to take her stand against him. This is why she is also known as the domestic opposition party in Japan.

In 2014 when protests in favor of LGBTQ+ rights were taking place in Japan, Akie also participated in the parade and wholeheartedly supported the gay community.

She used to be quite active on social media, especially on Instagram. But after the Moritomo Gakuen scandal, she changed her way of interacting with people.

Akie Abe Q&A

Ques: What is the name of the man who killed Shinzo Abe?

Ans: Tetsuya Yamagami.

Ques: How old is Akie Abe?

Ans: 60 (as of 2022).

Ques: Where was Akie Abe born?

Ans: Tokyo, Japan.

Ques: When was Akie Abe born?

Ans: June 10, 1962.

Ques: What is Akie Abe’s Instagram username?

Ans: @akieabe.

Ques: How much is the net worth of Akie Abe?

Ans: USD 10.91 Million.

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