Legendary actor Choi Bool-am dies at 87
Veteran actor Choi Bool-am, beloved across generations, passed away on Oct. 29. He was 87. Choi died at around 10 p.m. Thursday at a hospital in Gangseo District, Seoul, where he had been receiving medical treatment, according to media reports Friday. Choi underwent spinal disc surgery in March last year and subsequently experienced mobility issues. This led to his departure from KBS TV's…
Veteran South Korean actor Choi Bool-am, affectionately known by his birth name Choi Young-han, has died at the age of 87. Choi's career spanned several decades, during which he became a beloved figure across generations. Born in Incheon in 1939, Choi made his acting debut in 1959 with a production of "Hamlet" before joining the National Theater Company of Korea in 1965.
His television debut came in 1967. However, Choi's health began to decline in recent days, leading to his departure from the long-running KBS TV show "Korean Cuisine and Dining," where he had hosted for 14 years since 2011. Choi underwent spinal disc surgery in March of the previous year, which contributed to his mobility issues.
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