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Hype Malaysia
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
From Diogo Jota To Michael Madsen: 7 Celebrities Who Recently Passed Away
Saying goodbye to these iconic figures, we remember their legacies and their names forever etched in history as public figures loved by their fans. Their contributions across film, music, and sports leave an indelible mark on audiences, and their absence will be deeply felt. From iconic actors to legendary sportsmen, their legacies helped to shape the cultural landscape through their grit and presence. Here are 7 celebrities who recently left the world: 1. Diogo Jota Liverpool's star footballer, Diogo Jota, passed away on the morning of 3rd July 2025 (Thursday) in a fatal car crash that also took the life of his brother, Andre Silva. Reportedly, the 28-year-old Portugal forward had just gotten married to his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso, only 12 days ago (22nd June 2025). The couple shared 3 children: two sons named Dinis and Duarte, and a daughter. 2. Lee Seo Yi (이서이) Confirmed by her manager on Wednesday (2nd July 2025), Korean actress Lee Seo Yi (이서이), who starred in 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal' and 'Killing Romance', passed away on 20th June 2025. The post described the 43-year-old actress as 'Radiant, beautiful and kind' and calls on fans to pray for her peace. Apart from her acting career, the actress also ran a small flower shop where she planned to relocate and reopen in September 2025. No official cause of death has been released, and her agency remains silent out of respect for the family's wishes. 3. Kenneth Colley Known for his role as Admiral Piett in 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi', Kenneth Colley passed away on 30th June 2025 (Monday). The 87-year-old retired actor had died peacefully at his home in Ashford, Kent, due to contracting COVID-19 and developing pneumonia. 'Ken continually worked on stage, film and television playing a vast array of characters, from Jesus in Monty Python's Life of Brian to evil and eccentric characters in Ken Russell films, and the Duke of Vienna in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure for the BBC', said his manager, Julian Owen. 4. Michael Madsen Known for his tough guy roles in movies, Michael Madsen passed away at age 67 due to cardiac arrest in his home located in Malibu, California. His iconic performances included starring in Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill' and 'Reservoir Dogs', and he has a decorated career spanning from TV Series, films, voice acting and is also an author. Additionally, in 2022, Michael's son, Hudson Madsen, had also passed away following a gunshot wound that was classified as suicide. 5. Brian Wilson The Beach Boys frontman, Brian Wilson, passed away on 11th June 2025 due to respiratory arrest in his Beverly Hills residence. The 82-year-old co-founder of the iconic band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 with the rest of the band and would only reunite with them in 2012 for their 50th anniversary. 6. Walter Scott Jr. Walter Scott Jr., vocalist and co-producer of the R&B group The Whispers, passed away on 26th June 2025 after a six-month-long battle with cancer. The 81-year-old had founded the group in 1969 with his identical twin brother, Wallace Scott, after serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The group took off in 1980 and released several gold and platinum hits. 7. Maureen Hingert Sri Lankan first Miss Universe finalist, Maureen Hingert, passed away on 30th June 2025 at the age of 88. The beauty queen passed due to liver failure at the Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, surrounded by family. Other than her beauty pageant career, Hingert had also starred in films such as 'The King and I' and Gunmen From Loredo'. Sources: Sky Sports, The Star, BBC, New York Times, People, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter
NDTV
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
The Divorce Insurance Actress Lee Seo-Yi Dies At 43, Family Issues Statement
New Delhi: South Korean actress Lee Seo-Yi died at the age of 43. The news of her death was shared by her manager through a post on her official Instagram account. What's Happening According to the statement, Lee Seo-Yi, born Song Soo-yeon, died on June 20. The cause of her death has not been disclosed yet. In the Instagram post, her manager wrote, "A radiant, beautiful, kind-hearted sister became a star in the sky on June 20. I share this news with deep sorrow." The statement continued, "I know many of you will be shocked and heartbroken by this sudden news. Please pray for her so she may rest in a peaceful and beautiful place. I am posting this on behalf of her mother and father." View this post on Instagram A post shared by 이서이/ESeoE/李屿邇 (@eseoe242) More About Lee Seo-Yi Lee Seo-yi made her acting debut in 2013 with the MBC historical drama Hur Jun, The Original Story. She was best known for her role in the SBS drama Cheongdam-dong Scandal. Until May this year, she was appearing in tvN's drama The Divorce Insurance, where she played a baker in the series that stars Lee Dong Wook, Lee Joo Bin, Lee Kwang Soo and Lee Da Hee in lead roles. She also held supporting or guest roles in shows such as City of the Sun, Bravo My Life, Romance Special Law, and Pegasus Market. Her film appearances included Killing Romance (alongside Lee Hae Nee, Lee Sun Kyun and Gong Myung), How to Live in This World, The King (with Zo In Sung, Jung Woo Sung and Ryu Jun Yeol), The Royal Traitor (featuring Han Seok Kyu, Go Soo, Park Shin Hye, Yoo Yeon Seok and Ma Dong Seok), and Scarlet Innocence (starring Jung Woo Sung and Esom). Aside from acting, Lee was academically accomplished. She majored in Czech and Slovak studies at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and pursued graduate studies at Pusan National University. She was also a florist and managed her own floral boutique called Bouquet 242.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Korean actress Lee Seo-yi's last post leaves fans mourning in silence after her sudden death at 43: 'No more pain'
In another tragic incident, South Korean actress Lee Seo-yi has passed away at the age of 43, as revealed by her manager through an Instagram post on Tuesday, July 1. See-yi was known for her role in the SBS drama Cheongdam-dong Scandal. The news of her death has left her fans heartbroken. According to the statement released on the social media platform, Lee Seo-yi, born Song Soo-yeon, died on June 20, and the exact cause of her death is still unknown. Soompi translated the post message, which said, "Hello This is Song Seo Bin, A radiant, beautiful, lovely, and kind unnie became a star in the sky on June 20, 2025, so I leave this message here." "I know many of you must be shocked and deeply saddened by the news of her passing, but I kindly ask that you pray so that she may go to a good and beautiful place. If you wish to know where she is resting, please contact @songsong_seo. I am posting this on behalf of her mother and father," the post added. Into Lee Seo-yi's career and early life Lee Seo-yi made her acting debut in 2013 with the MBC historical drama Hur Jun, The Original Story. The 43-year-old Korean actress appeared in her last tvN drama called The Divorce Insurance until May 2025. According to reports, till then, she did not show any signs of slowing down before her sudden death. Moreover, apart from her acting career, Lee excelled academically, studying Czech and Slovak at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and later enrolling in graduate school at Pusan National University. The news of her death came as a surprise to fans, as she had been active on social media until just recently. Fans are in silent mourning over Lee Seo-yi's sudden demise Following the news, other actors and colleagues have posted heartfelt tributes for the late actress. Notably, on June 13, just a week before her death, actress Lee Seo shared a heartfelt message alongside a sign language music video of LA Park PD's 'Didn't Say a Word'. The caption of the post read, "Sign language version MV of LA Park PD's #Didn'tSayAWord… It's very late, but RIP, Oppa…' She added softly, 'Missing you today as brightly as I look in this clip. A bit dazed… just checking in to say I'm alive.' The post now feels haunting for fans, as it was uploaded just days before her death, while some even interpret it as an emotional farewell to the actress. Reacting to the post, fans flooded the comment section with messages like 'May you find peace where you are,' 'No more pain,' and 'RIP, actress Lee Seo Yi.'
Express Tribune
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi, renowned for 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal', dies at 43
South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi, born Song Soo Yeon, has passed away at the age of 43. Her death was publicly announced by her manager via Instagram. No cause of death has been disclosed. The post revealed she had passed away on June 20. 'Our radiant, beautiful, lovely and kind sister became a star in the sky,' the manager wrote, asking fans to pray for her peaceful rest. The news has brought quiet sorrow to fans and peers in the Korean entertainment industry. Lee began her acting career in her 30s, debuting in 2013 with 'Hur Jun, The Original Story.' She gained attention a year later through her compelling performance in the television drama 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal.' Known for her subtle and emotional acting, she went on to appear in several other dramas, including 'Killing Romance,' 'The King,' 'The Royal Tailor,' and 'Scarlet Innocence.' Her final role was in the romantic comedy 'The Divorce Insurance,' where she acted alongside Lee Dong Wook, Lee Da Hee, and Lee Kwang Soo. Lee's life extended far beyond the screen. A graduate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Czech and Slovak, she later pursued further studies at Pusan National University. A true polymath, she also ran a flower shop and often shared peaceful moments from her life on social media. Her love for baseball was also well-known; she was a loyal fan of the Lotte Giants and often voiced her support online.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Killing Romance' star Lee Seo Yi passes away at the age of at 43; fans REACT
South Korean actress Lee Seo Yi, also known by her birth name Song Soo Yeon , was popular for her graceful screen presence and quiet strength and has tragically passed away at the age of 43. The news, shared by her manager on July 1, KST, revealed that she had passed on June 20, 2025. The cause of her death has not been disclosed, leaving fans and colleagues in deep sorrow and questioning. A journey through the arts Lee Seo Yi was born on April 18, 1982, and began her acting career in 2013 with the historical drama 'Hur Jun, The Original Story.' She rose to prominence with her role in the drama 'Cheongdam-dong Scandal' and continued to charm audiences with performances in films like 'The King,' 'Killing Romance,' and 'Scarlet Innocence.' Her most recent appearance was in the romantic comedy 'The Divorce Insurance,' where she starred alongside Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hee. The drama concluded just weeks before her passing, making the news more heartbreaking. A life beyond the spotlight Beyond her acting career, Lee Seo Yi was a woman of many talents. She held a degree in Czech and Slovak studies from 'Hankuk University' of Foreign Studies and pursued further education at 'Pusan National University.' She also had a love for flowers, and so she also worked as a florist and shared glimpses of her peaceful daily life through her social media. Her social media handle was filled with calming moments and sweet smiles, portraying a picture of someone who would find joy in simplicity and beauty and would not need materialistic things to make her happy. She was also a dedicated fan of the 'Lotte Giants,' a professional baseball team based in Busan. A sudden goodbye The announcement of her passing came as a shock. Her manager, posting on behalf of her parents, wrote, as per the translation done by the reports of 'Koreaboo': 'Hello, This is Song Seo Bin, the manager of actress Lee Seo Yi. I'm writing this to let you know that my brilliant, beautiful, prettty, and kind unnie became a star in the sky on June 20. I know you all must be shocked and heartbroken by the news of her passing, but please pray that unnie goes to a beautiful place. If you want to know where she has been laid to rest, please contact @songsong_seo. I'm posting this on behalf of her parents.' You can see the post below. Fans have expressed disbelief, noting how active and vibrant she appeared in recent weeks. While some have speculated about her health, others have urged for respectful mourning and privacy for her grieving family. Divorce Insurance - Official Teaser | Prime Video
