Fukushima hero dies of Cancer

He saved countless lives in the Fukushima nuclear tragedy in 2011

The Fukushima plant
The Fukushima plant

A hero of Japan's Fukushima nuclear crisis has died of cancer aged 58.

Masao Yoshida stayed at his post as manager of the plant when three of its reactors went into meltdown following the 2011 earthquake. He is said to have saved countless lives.

The plant's operator denied his illness was connected to his duties.