Veteran South Korean actress Yoon Seok Hwa passes away

• Yoon Seok Hwa, a pioneering figure in Korea's modern theater, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 69 after battling a brain tumor
• Her health struggles began in 2022 when she collapsed during a business trip to the United Kingdom following a performance in the stage play Hamlet, and she later chose natural and dietary therapies to manage the illness
• Throughout her career, she appeared in numerous theater and musical productions, earning widespread acclaim for her performances
• She also gained recognition on television through her role in the SBS drama The Penthouse, leaving a lasting impact on Korea’s entertainment industry

Yoon Seok Hwa, a leading figure in Korea's first generation of modern theater actors, passed away on Friday, December 19, at the age of 69 after a long battle with a brain tumor. Her passing marks the loss of one of Korea’s most respected and influential theater artists.

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The Korea Times reported, citing the Korean Actors Association, that Yoon died at 9:54 a.m. at Severance Hospital in Seoul, with family members and close acquaintances at her side. Reports of her death had circulated earlier in the day before her passing was officially confirmed several hours later.

According to a report by AllKpop, Yoon’s health struggles began in 2022 when she collapsed during a business trip to the United Kingdom following her performance in the stage play Hamlet. Later that year, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Despite the serious nature of her illness, Yoon chose to pursue natural and dietary therapies rather than conventional medical treatments.

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At the time, she requested to be discharged from the hospital, saying, “Even if I live just one day, I want to live as myself.” According to AllKpop, she followed healing methods of her own choosing, which included mugwort moxibustion, health drinks, walking, and sharing meals with close friends. These choices highlighted her determination to live life on her own terms despite the illness.

Throughout her career, Yoon Seok Hwa appeared in a wide range of theater and musical projects, earning acclaim for her performances and contributions to the arts. She also made a lasting impression on television audiences through her role in the popular SBS drama The Penthouse, further cementing her legacy in Korea’s entertainment industry.

Yoon is not the only prominent international figure to have recently passed away, as reports of other notable foreign personalities’ deaths have also emerged across various media outlets.

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Lee Soon Jae, one of South Korea’s most respected actors, has died at 91, his agency confirmed. With a career spanning over 70 years in film, TV, and theater, he earned the nickname “national TV dad.” Tributes poured in from celebrities and public figures, including President Lee Jae Myung, praising his lifelong dedication, professionalism, and ability to connect with audiences across generations.

NBA veteran Elden Campbell has died at 57, leaving behind a legacy celebrated by his family and former teams. His family remembered him as a devoted man of faith, loving husband and father, while the Detroit Pistons honored his role in their 2004 NBA championship team and praised his calm, warm presence. Campbell enjoyed a 15-year NBA career, notably with the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons.

Source: KAMI.com.gh