Lee Sun-kyun, star of Oscar Best Picture winner 'Parasite,' dies: Police

"Parasite" actor Lee Sun-kyun has died, police in South Korea confirmed to ABC News.

"Parasite" actor Lee Sun-kyun has died, the actor's management and South Korean police confirmed to ABC News.

HODU&U Entertainment said Lee died on Wednesday, Dec. 27.

"There’s no way to contain sorrow and despair," read a statement from the management company.

The team went on to ask the public to "refrain from spreading false facts based on speculation and malicious reports so that the deceased's final journey will not be unfair."