Actress Lee Choo-sil from «Survival Game» on Netflix has passed away
7 february 2025 в 06:13
Korean actress Lee Chu Sil, known for her recent role in the Netflix series «Squid Game», - passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 80, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. She died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Uijeongbu, South Korea. Her funeral took place on February 5 in Seoul, as reported by Korean media.
Born on March 8, 1944 in Bucheon, South Korea, Lee Chu Sil was known for her roles in the popular film «Train to Busan» and the popular Korean drama series «The Uncanny Counter», - which aired for two seasons starting in 2020.
Lee began her acting career in 1964 and appeared in well-known theatrical productions such as «Death of a Salesman» and «Macbeth».
In 2010, Lee also received a doctoral degree in public health from Wonkwang University.
In the Netflix series «Squid Game», - Lee played Pak Mal-sun, the mother of secret agent Hwang Jun-ho (played by Wi Ha Joon) and stepmother of Hwang In-ho (played by Lee Byung-hun) in the second season.
Although her character played an important role in the plot, she was never a participant in the actual squid games and therefore did not have an assigned number.
Lee was diagnosed with stomach cancer just three months before her death, as reported by Korea Herald.
According to her talent agency, 1230Culture, she suffered a cardiac arrest at her home on the morning of February 2. She was later transferred to St. Mary’s Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, according to the South Korean newspaper JoongAng Ilbo.
In addition to the recent diagnosis of stomach cancer, Lee was also diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in her fifties and was given only one year to live, as reported by the Korean newspaper The Chosun Ilbo.
However, in July 2023, the actress revealed that she had spent 13 years battling the disease, ultimately overcoming it.
She shared: «I found out at the end of stage 3, and soon it became stage 4. I overcame it well because I have children».
Reflecting on her strength, Lee added: «Everyone becomes stronger when faced with a crisis. If you let go of everything, you become helpless. When the film studio contacted me to work with them, I said, 'I'm sick,' and they said, 'It's an illness, and we work.' I was grateful for such thinking»
Born on March 8, 1944 in Bucheon, South Korea, Lee Chu Sil was known for her roles in the popular film «Train to Busan» and the popular Korean drama series «The Uncanny Counter», - which aired for two seasons starting in 2020.
Lee began her acting career in 1964 and appeared in well-known theatrical productions such as «Death of a Salesman» and «Macbeth».
In 2010, Lee also received a doctoral degree in public health from Wonkwang University.
In the Netflix series «Squid Game», - Lee played Pak Mal-sun, the mother of secret agent Hwang Jun-ho (played by Wi Ha Joon) and stepmother of Hwang In-ho (played by Lee Byung-hun) in the second season.
Although her character played an important role in the plot, she was never a participant in the actual squid games and therefore did not have an assigned number.
Lee was diagnosed with stomach cancer just three months before her death, as reported by Korea Herald.
According to her talent agency, 1230Culture, she suffered a cardiac arrest at her home on the morning of February 2. She was later transferred to St. Mary’s Hospital in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, according to the South Korean newspaper JoongAng Ilbo.
In addition to the recent diagnosis of stomach cancer, Lee was also diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in her fifties and was given only one year to live, as reported by the Korean newspaper The Chosun Ilbo.
However, in July 2023, the actress revealed that she had spent 13 years battling the disease, ultimately overcoming it.
She shared: «I found out at the end of stage 3, and soon it became stage 4. I overcame it well because I have children».
Reflecting on her strength, Lee added: «Everyone becomes stronger when faced with a crisis. If you let go of everything, you become helpless. When the film studio contacted me to work with them, I said, 'I'm sick,' and they said, 'It's an illness, and we work.' I was grateful for such thinking»
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