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Actor Jo Sang-geon has passed away for three years.
Jo Sang-geon suddenly passed away at his home on April 21, 2023, at the age of 77.
It is reported that the late actor had been receiving treatment for poor heart and kidney conditions during his lifetime, but there were reportedly no major issues, as he was reviewing roles for his next project.
The late Jo Sang-geon began his career on the theater stage in 1966 and was a founding member of the Mokwha Repertory Company theater troupe. He appeared in numerous plays, including 'Spring Breeze', 'Tae', 'Bicycle', and 'Please Turn Off the Light', and won the Male Actor award at the 1986 Korea Theater Festival.
Additionally, the late actor was active in the film industry, appearing in movies such as 'A Moment to Remember' and 'Those Were the Days'. In particular, he gained public recognition for his role as Detective Raccoon in the 2006 film 'Tazza', where he was hired by Madame Jeong (played by Kim Hye-soo) to investigate the death of Pyung Kyung-jang (played by Baek Yoon-sik).
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