'Aged 44' Lee Yong-ju, cause of death heart attack.. confessed heart disease "Left suddenly" [Comprehensive]

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Actor Lee Yong-ju has passed away suddenly. He was 44 years old.

The news of his death was conveyed through comments on Lee Yong-ju's Instagram post on the 29th. The cause of death is reported to be a heart attack.

An acquaintance of Lee Yong-ju stated via comment, "I am informing you that my friend Lee Yong-ju has passed away suddenly." He continued, "The sudden news is still hard to believe," and added, "We hope many people will remember Yong-ju's final journey together and offer their prayers with warm hearts."

Another acquaintance also shared photos of the wake on his social media. He announced, "Actor Lee Yong-ju, who brought smiles to many as the clumsy but lovable 'Shin-byung Lee Yong-ju' in 'Blue Tower,' passed away suddenly from a heart attack early this morning on August 29."

He further stated, "Due to the sudden nature of the incident, the news has not yet been fully conveyed to anyone outside the bereaved family and close acquaintances. His phone is also password-protected, and since it is the weekend, his family members are facing many difficulties due to this sudden situation." He added, "We hope that more people can remember Yong-ju's final journey and offer their prayers together."

He also expressed condolences, saying, "My beloved friend Yong-ju, who was always by my side. I still cannot believe you are gone. Please rest peacefully there without any worries. Let's meet again for sure."

The wake for the deceased has been set up in Room 5 of the funeral hall at Bundang Jeisaeng Hospital. The funeral procession will be held strictly at 6:30 a.m. on the 31st. The burial site is Seongnam Municipal Funeral Cultural Services Office.

As Lee Yong-ju's death from a heart attack has sparked sorrow, it is known that he suffered from heart disease during his lifetime.

Previously, in an interview related to the 2013 drama 'Blue Tower,' Lee Yong-ju revealed the story behind receiving a military exemption, disclosing details about his heart condition. At the time, he said, "I was exempted from military service due to rare hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I underwent a medical examination but was granted an exemption."

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart disease in which the heart muscle abnormally thickens due to genetic factors and other causes. If it progresses to a severe stage, it can cause arrhythmia or heart failure, and in rare cases, may lead to sudden cardiac death.

Meanwhile, Lee Yong-ju, who began his career as a model, has consistently continued his acting activities by alternating between supporting roles and minor roles in various works. He gained recognition through appearances in dramas such as 'Hello, Francesca,' 'Palace,' 'St. Valentine,' the 'My Unfortunate Young Lady' series, and 'Our Women.'

In particular, 'Blue Tower' is considered his representative work. He played the role of Shin-byung Lee Yong-ju in the drama, receiving great love from audiences, and continued to appear in subsequent series such as 'Blue Tower Zero' and 'Blue Tower Returns.'

In addition, he appeared in numerous works including 'Let's Eat,' 'Golden Tower,' 'My Unfortunate Young Lady 14,' 'Strange Daughter-in-Law,' 'Sweet Savage Family,' 'Strange Family,' 'Golden Pocket,' 'Bad Cop,' 'Shin-byung,' the film 'An Jung-geun on the Duma,' 'Type B Boyfriend,' 'Multicellular Girl,' 'Female Professor and Male Student,' and 'Dust to Romance.'

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