Here are 1 famous actresses from South Korea died at 39:
Choi Jin-sil (December 24, 1968 Seoul-October 2, 2008 Seoul) also known as The Nation's Actress, Jin-shil Choi, Ch'oe Chin-sil, Choe Jin-sil, Choisujebi, Choi Jin-Shil or Choi Jinsil was a South Korean actor and model. She had two children, Choi Joon-Hee and Choi Hwan-hee.
She died as a result of suicide.
Choi Jin-sil made her acting debut in 1988 in the film “White War”, and quickly rose to fame in the Korean entertainment industry. She won numerous awards for her acting, including the prestigious Blue Dragon Award for Best Actress in 1990 and 1993. In addition to her successful acting career, Choi was also a popular model, known for her beauty and elegance.
Choi was involved in various charitable works and was known for her philanthropic activities. She donated large sums of money to education and social welfare causes, including the establishment of a scholarship foundation for underprivileged children.
Sadly, Choi Jin-sil’s life was plagued by personal problems, including a high-profile divorce and a custody battle over her children. In 2008, she was found dead in her apartment in what was later ruled a suicide. Her death shocked the Korean entertainment industry and the country, causing widespread public mourning. Choi Jin-sil was posthumously awarded the Grand Prize for Best Actress at the 2009 SBS Drama Awards.
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