Comedian Yoon Taek (real name Im Yoon-taek) suffered the loss of his father today (29th).
The agency DCL ENT said on the 29th, "Mr. Im Jong-gak, father of Yoon Taek, passed away this morning at the age of 83 after battling a chronic illness," and "Yoon Taek is currently keeping vigil at the funeral site with his family in deep sorrow."
The deceased's funeral room has been set up in room 17 of the Seoul Sinchon Severance Hospital funeral hall. The chief mourners include his sons Im Seong-taek, Im Min-taek, Yoon Taek (real name Im Yoon-taek) and daughters-in-law So Jeong-hwa and Kim Young-jo, who are sharing in the grief.
On the 25th, Yoon Taek appeared on the cable channel tvN You Quiz on the Block and mentioned his father's critical condition, shedding intense tears. At the time, he expressed deep affection for his father and a son's earnest wish to stay by his side until the end, receiving much support from many people.
DCL ENT asked, "Please allow the artist to respectfully see the deceased off with his family," and added, "Scheduled appearances are being adjusted with the understanding of related parties."
The funeral procession will be held at 7:20 a.m. on the 31st, and the burial site is in Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do.
[Photo] Provided by DCL ENT.
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