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Blue Tower Actor Lee Yong-joo Dies Suddenly at 44
29 Aug
Summary
- Actor Lee Yong-joo, known for 'The Blue Tower', passed away.
- His death was attributed to a sudden heart attack.
- He was previously diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Actor Lee Yong-joo, best known for his role as a rookie soldier in the tvN series 'The Blue Tower,' passed away unexpectedly on August 29 at the age of 44. His death was attributed to a sudden heart attack, a condition that had previously led to him being exempted from mandatory military service.
Lee Yong-joo had disclosed in 2013 that he suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a rare inherited heart condition that also affected his mother. Doctors had warned of its hereditary nature, and he was the only one of his mother's children to have the condition.
His sudden passing has left family and friends deeply saddened and struggling to cope. The announcement was made by a close acquaintance on social media, who shared details of his funeral altar and procession, scheduled for August 31 at 6:30 a.m.
Lee Yong-joo's acting career began in 2005 with 'Hello, Franceska.' While he appeared in several other projects, his portrayal of Private Lee Yong-joo in 'The Blue Tower' earned him widespread recognition and affection from viewers.
