South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his part in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite, has passed away. He was discovered unconscious in a car in a Seoul park on Wednesday, December 26, 2023.
The cause of death is unclear, and police received a report suggesting he left home after leaving a note.
Lee Sun-Kyun had been facing a drug use investigation since October and was last summoned by police on December 23, 2023, spending 19 hours in custody before being released the next day.
Renowned for his role in Parasite, he also received acclaim for his performances in TV series like “Behind the White Tower” (2007), “Pasta” (2010), and the sci-fi thriller “Dr. Brain,” earning him a nomination for an International Emmy Award.
His last film, this year’s horror flick “Sleep” in which he played a husband whose sleepwalking eventually leads to horrifying circumstances was well-received critically and featured in the Critics’ Week section at the Cannes festival.
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