It has been 3 years since the novelist Lee Oisoo passed away.
Lee Oisoo died on April 25, 2022, at the age of 76. The family announced the obituary through the late author's social media.
At that time, Lee Oisoo's eldest son said, "On the evening of the 25th, my beloved father passed away. He left without feeling lonely, surrounded by family members at his bedside. He closed his eyes peacefully, as if he were catching up on lost sleep. As the founder of 'Jonbeo,' he worked diligently on his rehabilitation, but I am so sorry he could not return to everyone and answered the call of heaven."
He shared his sorrow, saying, "I feel like he would wake up if I call him now, but he is so deeply asleep that I cannot do that. There are names of those who went before him, and I believe they will welcome him well. The prayers you offered must have filled his heart with love, so he will be embraced warmly."
Lee Oisoo visited the hospital for a gastric hemorrhage in October 2014 and was diagnosed with stage 2 gastric cancer, continuing his battle. After surgery, he underwent chemotherapy and completed treatment around June 2015, but he later battled with both a pneumothorax and breast cancer. Despite these circumstances, Lee Oisoo shared a bright daily life and provided hope to cancer patients.
However, in March 2020, news broke that he suddenly collapsed from a brain hemorrhage and was hospitalized for treatment. Afterwards, his eldest son announced through social media that Lee Oisoo was gradually recovering health through rehabilitation therapy, but in March 2022, he developed pneumonia due to complications from COVID-19, causing his health to deteriorate rapidly. Although he received intensive care in the emergency room, he ultimately passed away on the evening of April 25.
Lee Oisoo authored various poetry collections, essays, and novels, including "Love and War," "Absolute Power," "Sage and Master," "Waeppul," "Wild Dog," "Fool Fool," and "Hahak Hahak," demonstrating his vibrant activity as a writer. In response to his sad news, tributes poured in from both the public and the entertainment industry. Actress Kim Gyuri expressed her condolences, saying, "I pray for the peaceful rest of Teacher Oisoo. I will cherish the books containing the author's wisdom. I pray for your peace. My deepest condolences to the deceased."
Singer and DJ Bae Cheol-soo shared a photo taken with the late author and wrote, "I hope you rest comfortably in a good place... Thank you for everything so far," while actress Koo Hye-sun reminisced, "Teacher, you beautifully sat and wrote, while I drew a picture on a dawn in 2012. You were a warm genius who made me a stone-carved seal as a gift. I was happy that you were my friend, Teacher Oisoo. I respect you and love you," as she paid tribute to her memories with him.
After the funeral, the family said, "Many people visited the mortuary during the funeral, and those who could not come offered prayers and posted tributes on social media. Thanks to the many who mourned with tears, the colleagues who consoled the spirit of the deceased through songs and performances, and the readers who came from all over the country, the final journey was not lonely. To everyone who was everything to the deceased, that love was completely felt. Thanks to you, we, the bereaved family, could also receive great solace. Although the body has returned to ashes, the name Oisoo remains with us through many works. We will do our utmost to ensure that his name lives on honorably. We extend our deep gratitude to all who have offered condolences."
Meanwhile, to mark the 3rd anniversary of the late author's death, artists from the Chuncheon/Gangwon area held a memorial event for Lee Oisoo on the 25th at 7:05 p.m. The memorial service is set to include a small performance and share episodes related to the late author.
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