Author of "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" dies at 35

South Korean author Baek Se-hee, known for her memoir "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki," passed away on Friday, October 17, at the age of 35.

Her cause of death has not yet been made public.

Baek donated five organs, including her heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys, according to the Korean Organ Donation Agency.

Her memoir, which explored her struggles with dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) through conversations with her psychiatrist, became an international bestseller.

She also published a sequel, "I Want to Die but I Still Want to Eat Tteokbokki," further addressing mental health topics.

Through her writing, she helped open conversations about mental health to a wider audience.

Her works have been translated into 25 languages and sold worldwide, with translator Anton Hur noting she touched millions of lives with her writing.