{
  "id": 17090929,
  "title": "Legendary actor Choi Bool-am dies at 87",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/legendary-actor-choi-bool-am-dies-at-87-17090929",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T17:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261030/legendary-actor-choi-bool-am-dies-at-87"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}