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Korean Actor Lee Yong-ju Dies of Heart Attack at 44

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Korean actor Lee Yong-ju has died at the age of 44 from a heart attack.
  • Lee debuted in 2004 and was known for his roles in various films and television dramas, including 'Princess Hours' and 'High Kick! The Short Legs Strike Back'.
  • His funeral arrangements have been announced, with services to be held on August 31st.

South Korean actor Lee Yong-ju has tragically passed away at the age of 44. News of his death, attributed to a heart attack, emerged on August 29th, sending shockwaves through the entertainment community.

Lee Yong-ju began his acting career in 2004 with the film 'Father and Son: The Story of Oedipus'. He gained recognition for his diverse roles in popular productions such as the drama 'Princess Hours' (also known as 'My Savage Girl'), 'Don't Hurry' (also known as 'The Unruly Ones'), and 'The Lives of Two Women'. He later garnered significant popularity in 2013 for his portrayal of a naive rookie soldier in the sitcom 'The Blue Tower'.

A close friend of the late actor shared the news on social media, writing, "My dearest friend, actor Lee Yong-ju, passed away this morning due to a heart attack." The announcement conveyed the profound loss felt by those who knew him.

Lee Yong-ju's funeral services are being held at theๆฎฏๅ„€้คจ (funeral hall) of Bundang Jesaeng Hospital. The funeral procession is scheduled for the morning of August 31st, with burial to follow at the Seongnam Memorial Park.

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