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Veteran South Korean actor Byun Hee-bong dies after battling pancreatic cancer
Updated On: 19 September, 2023 07:42 AM IST | Washington | ANI
In a statement, Hee-bong`s family revealed that the actor died Monday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer
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Byun Hee-bong
Veteran Korean actor Byun Hee-bong, best known for his work with Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho on films such as `Okja` and `Memories of Murder,` has died. Deadline reported. He was 81. In a statement, Hee-bong`s family revealed that the actor died Monday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in southern Korea in 1924, Hee-bong began his career on stage before moving on to television. `The First Republic` (1981), `The Joseon Dynasty 500 Years: Seoljungmae` (1985), and `The Legendary Doctor - Hur Jun` (1999) are among his major small screen credits.
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