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Famed veteran actor Lee Nam Hee, best known for his roles in 'Steel Rain 2: Summit', 'My Dearest', 'Watcher', and 'The Frog', has passed away at the age of 64. He had been battling an unspecified illness for a long time.
The news was confirmed by The Chosun Daily in a recent report. Lee passed away on April 22 at approximately 5 PM, as confirmed by his family members. No additional details regarding his death were disclosed to the public. According to the report, the veteran actor remained dedicated to his career and continued working on films and other projects until recently.
Who Was Lee Nam Hee?
Veteran actor Lee Nam Hee spent over four decades in the acting industry, working across films, theatre plays, and numerous popular TV and OTT series. Born in 1962, he made his acting debut at age 21 in 1983, starring in the play 'Antigone'. He gradually rose to prominence, securing roles in local plays and theatre productions. Some of his other notable works include 'Male Impulse' and 'Othello'.
Lee also ventured into films and television series, with popular credits including 'The Priests' (2015), 'Steel Rain 2: Summit' (2020), and 'Six Flying Dragons'. He accumulated several prestigious awards for his contributions to theatre and cinema in South Korea, including the Korea Theater Association Acting Award in 1998, the Korea Theater Awards Men's Acting Award in 2011, and the Dong-A Theater Awards Acting Award in 2012.
According to the news report, a memorial service for the late actor has been set up at Severance Hospital, with the official funeral procession scheduled for April 24.
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