Renowned illustrator Kim Jung Gi died Monday in Paris at age 47 after suffering a heart attack, the Daniel Maghen art gallery announced Wednesday. After experiencing chest pains at the airport, Kim was taken for surgery to a nearby hospital, where he died. “After having done so much for us, you can now put down your brushes,” wrote his collaborator, Hyun Jin Kim. “His sudden disappearance contrasts with the immense happiness he brought us,” read a statement from the Maghen gallery in Paris, where an exhibition of Kim’s work is on display. Kim “was a truly phenomenal talent whose pen and brush wizardry captivated and inspired millions of fans around the world,” Lee tweeted.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 06, 2022 00:03 UTC