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Jean Yoo, the co-host of the Korean-language Prime News on Los Angeles-area TV channel LA 18, was found dead in her Koreatown apartment last Monday after not reporting to work. Police made a tentative ruling of suicide by hanging. Her family lives in Korea, according to the Korea Times. Fans and friends react online at KoreAm Journal and on Facebook. "I feel like I've lost a member of my family," said Rachel Roh.
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Jean Yoo, LA 18's Korean anchor was 36
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