'Alien' US Actor Jay Benedik Dies from COVID-19

Actor Jay Benedict / Photo by still cut from the movie 'Alien'

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Actor Jay Benedict, who appeared in the movie 'Alien' and others, has passed away due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

On the 6th, the British media outlet Daily Mail reported, "Actor Jay Benedict, known for his role in the movie 'Alien,' has passed away due to complications from COVID-19."

Jay Benedict's agency stated on their official website, "We are heartbroken to share the news that Jay Benedict passed away from COVID-19 on the 4th."

Jay Benedict was born in 1951 in California, USA, and began his acting career in the 1960s. He became known to the public through his appearance in 'Alien' and appeared in various films and dramas across Europe and the United States.

Meanwhile, Johns Hopkins University in the United States announced that as of 2:30 PM on the 5th (Eastern Time), the number of confirmed cases was 325,185. The death toll was recorded at 9,180. The United States accounts for about 25% of the confirmed cases worldwide.

In particular, recent news of celebrities in the United States succumbing to complications from COVID-19 has shocked fans.