Yoo Chae Young Passes Away After Battling Cancer

After entering into a critical phase of gastric cancer, Yoo Chae Young passed away early this morning.

Jul 24, 2014 04:11 PM BST

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A few days ago, news reports revealed that singer and actress Yoo Chae Young was entering into a critical phase of her advanced gastric cancer. However, we now reveal the sad news of her passing away early this morning.

Yoo Chae Young's agency said through a press release, "Singer and actress Yoo Chae Young has passed away at the age of 41 (40 international age)... Yoo Chae Young, who was fighting gastric cancer, passed away at the Severance Hospital in Shinchon on the 24th at 8 AM... Her husband and her family guarded her side until the very last moment... We hope that you remember her bright image and we pray that she rests in peace."

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Yoo Chae Young debuted back in the late '80s and had a prolific career in music throughout the '90s. From her soaring music career, Yoo Chae Young also experimented in the world of broadcasting, and brought out laughter with her bright personality in shows.

Out sincerest condolences to the family of Yoo Chae Young. May she rest in peace.