Akie Abe, the wife of Japan’s former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has been widely searched for after her husband was assassinated, know her age, child and net worth
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving leader and former prime minister, passed away on Friday after being shot while campaigning for elections.
As Abe, 67, spoke at a drab traffic island in the western city of Nara, a guy approached him from behind and started shooting at him with what seemed to be a handmade pistol, Japanese media said earlier.
Who Is Akie Wife Of Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe, Biography, Age, Child, Husband, Career, Instagram And Net Worth
Since the 1930s, during the height of harsh militarism, this was the first assassination of a Japanese minister who was in office or had just left.
Since the news of his assassination went public, lots of people all around the world including some world leaders also send heartfelt condolences to his family.
His death has sparked a widespread curiosity all around the world about his family and most importantly about his wife, Akie Abe. So, let’s find out more about her:
Who Is Akie Abe?
Akie Abe, a well-known Japanese radio DJ, is also known as the widow of prime minister Shinzo Abe who held the office of Prime Minister of Japan twice, from 2012 to 2020 and from 2006 to 2007.
Akie Abe was born Akie Matsuzaki on June 10, 1962 and is currently aged 60 while Shinzo was 67. She is recognized as a socialite. She comes from a rich family in Japan as her father was the former head of one of the country’s biggest confectionary firms, Morinaga & Co. His father’s name is Akio Matsuzaki and his mother’s name is Emiko Matsuzaki.
After completing schooling at the Sacred Heart School in Tokyo, she completed her graduation at the Sacred Heart Professional Training College. In March 2011, she graduated with a master’s degree in social design studies from Rikkyo University.
Akie Abe is the wife of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe; the couple is childless. But in earlier days of marriage, they tried failed fertility treatments.
Her Career
Before marrying Shinzo Abe in 1987, Akie Abe worked for Dentsu Inc., the biggest advertising firm in the world.
Later on, Abe worked as a radio host in Shimonoseki in the late 1990s. She was well-liked in the broadcast industry and went by the jockey moniker “Akky.” Presently, she is 60 years old.
She founded an organic izakaya in Tokyo’s Kanda neighbourhood after her husband’s first term as prime minister, but she stayed out of administration.
Talking about his political career, she is also affiliated with Liberal Democratic Party like her husband. She is also a supporter of LGBT rights and other sexual minorities. She is also very much popular on social media.
Net Worth Of Akie Abe
The net worth of Akie Abe is estimated to be $2 million.