Squid Game actress Lee Joo-sil died at age 81 after a battle with stomach cancer. According to Korean newspaper The Chosun Ilbo, the actress died in her home in Uijeongbu on Sunday morning. Lee starred as Hwang Jun-Ho’s mother in two episodes Squid Game Season 2.

Lee Joo-Sil can be seen in Squid Game as Hwang Jun-Ho (Wi Ha-Joon) and Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun)’s mother, Park Mal-soon. She was revealed to be quite the caring mother who was worried about both of her sons as they have been caught within the chaos of Squid Game‘s two season run thus far.

Sil, a veteran actress known for her role in Netflix's hit Squid Game and who has appeared in such films like Train to Busan, has died at 81.

“Squid Game” actress Lee Joo-Sil has died at age 81. Lee passed away Sunday at her family home in Uijeongbu, South Korea, according to Korean newspaper The Chosun Ilbo. She was diagnosed with stomach cancer in Nov. 2024, the paper said.

Lee Joo Shil has passed away at the age of 81.Open the Youtube video Her agency, 1230 Culture, confirmed the news that the actress passed away on the morning of February 2nd due to stomach cancer. According to the agency,

Lee Joo Sil most popularly known for her work in "Squid Game 2" has passed away. She was 80. According to reports from Korean media, the veteran actress died on Sunday morning, February 2.

She played the mother of former police officer Hwang Jun-ho, portrayed by Wi Ha-jun, in 'Squid Game' Season Two.

Veteran actress Lee Joo-shil dies of cancer Actress Lee Joo-shil, who most recently appeared in Netflix's global hit "Squid Game," attends the preview of her movie "Notebook From My Mother" in Seoul,

Lee Joo-Sil had previously battled breast cancer 30 years ago, when she was given only one month to live. According to The Chosun Ilbo, she fought the disease for 13 years before