A few days ago, it was revealed that singer and actress, Yoo Chae Young, was entering into a critical phase of her advanced gastric cancer. It has now unfortunately been revealed that she passed away this morning.

Her agency stated 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." 

Yoo Chae Young made her debut back in the late '80s and led an active music career through out the '90s. She also ventured out into other broadcast fields, bringing laughs with her bright and upbeat personality.

May she rest in peace, and our sincere condolences go out to all her family and friends.

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