South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo found dead at 44
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South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo was found dead on March 26 aged 44.
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SEOUL – South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo was found dead on March 26, the police said. He was 44.
The authorities are investigating the cause of death after responding to a report from family members, according to local media. Lee’s agency said on March 27 that it was working to confirm the details surrounding his death.
Over a career spanning nearly two decades, Lee worked primarily in supporting roles across South Korean television and film.
He made his debut in 2006 with the KBS2 series The Invisible Man and appeared in multiple TV dramas, including Miss Monte-Cristo (2021), his first lead role.
In 2022, Lee was briefly detained on suspicion of drug use. He was released without indictment after the police reviewed medical records confirming he had been taking prescribed medication for mental health reasons. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
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