SEOUL, Oct 30 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korean actor Choi Bool-am, 87 widely known as the nation's father figure for his portrayals of paternal characters in popular television dramas, has died, his family said Friday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Choi Bool-am, Beloved S. Korean Actor For Nearly Seven Decades, Dies At 87
Choi Bool-am, South Korea, veteran actor, KBS
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South Korean actor Choi Bool-am, known as the nation's father figure, died at 87 after a long career spanning seven decades.
- Choi died at a Seoul hospital after struggling with mobility since 2022.
- He was famous for roles in TV dramas like 'Chief Inspector' and 'Country Diaries'.
- Choi played a variety of roles, including historical figures, throughout his career.
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