'national grandmother' actor kim soo-mi becomes a star in the sky...he was 75 years old (2 steps)

Actor Kim Soo-mi ⓒ OSEN.

Actress Kim Soo-mi passed away this morning (25th). He was 75.

According to the Seocho Police Station in Seoul, the deceased was transferred to Seoul St. Mary's Hospital in Seocho-gu at 8 a.m. due to cardiac arrest, but was eventually declared dead.

The deceased, who was born in 1949, had been active until May by appearing in musicals "My Friendly Mom," tvN's "The Chairman's People," and KBS2's "The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears," but temporarily suspended broadcasting activities on May 31 when he was hospitalized due to accumulated fatigue and poor health.

Later in September, he appeared on home shopping broadcasts to promote his brand kimchi, but at that time, rumors of health abnormalities arose and caused public concerns. The late

debuted in 1970 as MBC's third-term public talent. In particular, he played the role of Ilyong's tusks in the rural drama "The Country Daily," which has been aired since 1980, and has performed enthusiastically for 22 years. In addition, he has been a national actor in name and reality through dramas such as "What Happened in Bali," "Hello, Francesca," "Legendary Witch," and "My Sister Is Alive!" as well as movies such as "Greetings in the Family," "Dangerous Greetings," "Mapado" series, "Barefoot Gibong" and "Hell Money."

He is survived by his spouse Chung Chang-gyu, daughter Chung Ju-ri, son Chung Myung-ho, and daughter-in-law actor Seo Hyo-rim.