Actress Park Jia has sadly passed away at the age of 52. The star of “The Glory” has been battling cerebral infarction before her passing.
Park Jia Dead at 52
On the morning of September 30, a media outlet reported the news, citing a close acquaintance of the actress. The acquaintance revealed that Park Jia had recently collapsed due to a cerebral infarction, a type of stroke caused by the blockage of blood flow to the brain. Despite battling her condition in the hospital, she unfortunately did not recover and passed away.
Later that day, her agency BILLIONS confirmed her passing through an official statement. The loss of the beloved actress has left many in the entertainment industry and her fans mourning.
“We are deeply saddened to deliver this heartbreaking and unfortunate news,” the statement started. “Park Jia passed away today (September 30) at 2:50 a.m. KST after battling a cerebral infarction. She was 52 years old.”
“The funeral hall for the deceased has been set up in Room 2 at Asan Medical Center. The funeral procession is scheduled for 10 a.m. KST on October 2,” it added. “BILLIONS will forever remember the passion for acting that the deceased cherished until the very end. Once again, we express our deepest condolences on her passing and sincerely wish for her to rest in peace.”
Park Jia had a remarkable career in film and television, known for her versatile roles and strong performances. She appeared in various notable works such as “Epitaph”, “Masquerade”, “Girl on the Edge”, “The Doctors”, “The Good Wife”, “The Rebel”, “Cleaning Up”, and “Bloody Heart”. In 2022, she gained attention for her role in the hit Netflix series “The Glory”, where she played Jung Mihee, the mother of the main character Dong-eun, whose complicated and heartbreaking relationship with her daughter left a lasting impact on viewers.
Her passing is a significant loss to the Korean entertainment industry.