Hiroshima survivor Shigeaki Mori, who received Obama’s hug, dies at 88 Shigeaki Mori, an 88-year-old Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor and historian, has passed away. He dedicated over 40 years to researching and identifying American POWs killed in the bombing, subsequently contacting their families. His efforts were acknowledged by former US President Barack Obama during his 2016 visit to Hiroshima.

• Shigeaki Mori, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, has died at the age of 88.
• Mori dedicated over 40 years to researching the fate of American military prisoners of war killed in the bombing.
• He identified 12 American POWs and contacted their families, who were unaware of their relatives’ deaths.
• His research led to official US confirmation of the soldiers’ fates.
• Mori authored a book on the subject, which won a prestigious award and was translated into English.
• Former US President Barack Obama recognized Mori’s work and shared a notable hug with him during his 2016 visit to Hiroshima.
• Obama highlighted Mori’s efforts in preserving the memory of the victims.