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Rapper late Jerry-Kay (real name Kim Jin-il) has passed away after a long battle with a malignant brain tumor, and his wife has sent a message to his fans.
On the 30th of last month, his wife Lu posted a message on her husband Jerry-Kay's Instagram. She said, "I am grateful to everyone who loved Jerry-Kay. Thanks to your warm hearts, we were able to complete the entire process well."
She continued, "We are keeping this space to preserve the memories of those who were with Jerry during the time he left behind. We would be grateful if you would continue to remember Jerry as he was in the future."
Along with the message, she posted a photo of Jerry-Kay from his lifetime. In the photo, he is smiling with a blue sea in the background, evoking a sense of deep emotion in viewers.
Jerry-Kay had been battling glioblastoma, a malignant brain tumor, for about two years before passing away on April 27. He was 42 years old.
Born in 1984, Jerry-Kay is a famous rapper who studied media and information at Seoul National University. In 2001, he included the song "Holy Land" under the name Jerry-Kay on Milim.com's hip-hop compilation album, and later made his official debut in 2004 as part of the two-person hip-hop group Rockin' Soul.
We are grateful to everyone who loved Jerry-Kay (Kim Jin-il). Thanks to your warm hearts, we were able to complete the entire process well.
We are keeping this space to preserve the memories of those who were with Jerry during the time he left behind. We would be grateful if you would continue to remember Jerry as he was in the future.
-Lu, his wife
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