Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ dies

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Actor Lee Sun-kyun, renowned for his role in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” has tragically passed away, according to South Korea’s emergency office’s announcement on Wednesday.

Lee was discovered lifeless in a vehicle located in a central Seoul park on the same day. The police had previously reported finding an unconscious Lee at an undisclosed location within Seoul.

Various South Korean media outlets, including the Yonhap news agency, had reported that Lee’s family had raised concerns after he departed home and left behind a message resembling a suicide note earlier that Wednesday.

This update constitutes breaking news. The earlier story by AP is as follows:

South Korean police disclosed that actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” was found in an unconscious state on Wednesday. However, the police did not provide further specifics regarding the incident’s location.

Yonhap news agency and other South Korean media outlets subsequently reported that Lee was discovered deceased inside a car situated in a Seoul park. Yonhap, citing the police, indicated that authorities had been searching for Lee following his family’s report of his departure and the discovery of a message reminiscent of a suicide note earlier in the day.

Yonhap further reported that a man was later found unconscious at the Seoul park, and the authorities confirmed his identity as Lee. Tragically, Lee’s passing was subsequently confirmed. It was noted that a charcoal briquette was found in the passenger seat of the vehicle.

Lee’s most notable role was in “Parasite,” where he portrayed the patriarch of an affluent family. In 2021, he received a Screen Actors Guild award for his participation in the film’s ensemble cast.

Additionally, he earned a nomination for Best Actor at the International Emmy Awards for his role in the sci-fi thriller “Dr. Brain” the previous year.

Prior to achieving international recognition with “Parasite,” Lee was a prominent figure on Korean screens for several decades. He gained prominence for his role in the popular drama series “Coffee Prince (2007)” and subsequently enjoyed mainstream success through his appearances in the medical drama “Behind The White Tower,” followed by “Pasta (2010)” and “My Mister (2018).”

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