Konoe died by cyanide in December 1945 before he was expected to report to Sugamo Prison. He had spent the evening speaking with his son. Yonai lived until April 1948 despite lifelong high blood pressure and a final illness with pneumonia. Doctors made extensive efforts to keep him alive.
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Konoe and Yonai met different postwar ends
Konoe died before entering occupation custody, while Yonai lived until April 1948 and received extensive care during his final illness.