United Kingdom, Feb. 2 -- 'Squid Game' actress Lee Joo-shil has died aged 81.

The South Korean star previously battled stage 3 breast cancer, which she was diagnosed with in 1993, and her agency 1230culture has now confirmed the news she had died last Monday (01.27.25) after she went on to fight stomach cancer.

They said: "Approximately three months ago, actress Lee Joo-shil's health declined, and she was diagnosed with stomach cancer after an examination from the hospital."

Lee died at her family home in Uijeongbu, South Korea and had been battling stomach cancer since her diagnosis late last year.

Born in 1944, Lee enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades, working across stage, film, television and Korean dramas.

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