Theatre Actress Joo Sun Oak Passes Away; Donates Organs to Save Lives

Theatre circles are mourning the sudden loss of actress Joo Sun Oak, who tragically passed away on April 18 after collapsing while practicing for her role. Despite efforts to save her, she was diagnosed with a brain hemorrhage from which she could not recover.

In a remarkable act of generosity, Joo Sun Oak's family has revealed that she had expressed her wish to donate her organs. True to her selfless nature, her organs have already saved lives, providing hope to those in need of transplants.

Joo Sun Oak's family expressed their profound shock and grief over the loss of their beloved daughter, who was pronounced brain dead after five days. Despite their immense sorrow, they honoured her wishes to donate her organs, describing her as someone who was always generous and caring.

Although I am in shock due to my healthy daughter being pronounced brain dead after five days, we agreed to donate her organs as she was someone who was generous and to respect her wishes to do so.

Reports indicate that Joo Sun Oak's heart and lungs were swiftly transplanted to a male patient, while her liver and kidneys were donated to a woman awaiting a transplant. Her act of kindness and compassion in death serves as a testament to her character and leaves a lasting legacy of goodwill.

Born in 1986, Joo Sun Oak was a talented theatre actress known for her roles in productions such as "Hakana" and "The Wolf Grows From The Eyes." Her untimely passing has left a void in the theatre community, but her memory will continue to live on through her remarkable contributions to the stage and her selfless act of organ donation, which has granted the gift of life to others in need.