Korean actress Park Ji-ah has been confirmed dead at the age of 52. One of the stars of the Korean drama The Glory , she is said to have died of cerebral infarction or ischemic stroke. Cerebral infarction is the death of brain cells caused by a lack of oxygen supply or a condition where blood flow in the brain is blocked, resulting in damage to brain tissue.

Billions, as the agency of the senior actress, confirmed the sad news by explaining that Park Ji-ah passed away on Monday September 30, 2024 early morning KST. "We are here to convey to you heartbreaking news. Park Ji-ah passed away today at 2:50 a.m. at the age of 52 after suffering from an ischemic stroke," the agency said, as reported by Sports DongA.

"Billions will forever remember the passion he had, as he loved acting until the end. Once again, we extend our deepest condolences to the late actor and may she rest in peace." Through the written statement, the agency also revealed that Park Ji-ah's funeral will take place in early October at Asan Medical Center.

"The funeral for the deceased has been prepared at funeral hall 2 at Asan Medical Center. The funeral procession will be scheduled for October 2, 2024 at 10 a.m.," the agency continued. Park Ji-ah has been known to the public for the past few years through her role in the Korean drama The Glory. 

In the 2022 thriller series, she plays Jeong Mi-hee or the mother of Moon Dong-eun's character played by Song Hye-kyo. However, the actress who was born on July 18, 1977 actually made her debut through a small role on the big screen since 2002. 

Park Ji-ah has also starred in several famous Korean horror films, from Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum to The Closet. In 2024. She also recently starred in the film Hijack 1971 which also starred Sung Dong-il and Yeo Jin-goo. Meanwhile, after starring in the series The Glory for two seasons, Park Ji-ah also had a cameo in the action-comedy drama Strong Girl Namsoon in 2023.

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