baek se hee how did she die

Baek Se-hee, the South Korean author best known for her memoir "I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki," died at the age of 35 on October 16, 2025. The exact cause of her death has not been publicly revealed. She was declared brain-dead and passed away at the National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital. Prior to her death, Baek donated her heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys, which saved the lives of five people. Her death reflects her long battle with dysthymia, a mild but persistent form of depression, detailed in her writings that resonated globally for their candid exploration of mental health. Baek's sister expressed hope that she now rests peacefully after a life marked by compassion and openness about mental illness.