Kim Jung Gi  has died at the age of 47 -10 Things To Know about 

Kim Jung Gi is a Korean visual comic and animation artist.He was a South Korean illustrator,cartoonist.

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He was earned international recognition when he went viral after drawing live in the Bucheon International Comics Festival in 2011.

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He was Known for his exceptional ability to draw intricate entirely from memory

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He drew these pictures directly on paper without the use of sketching or other preparation.

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He primarily drew in ink,and used a viriety of pens and brushes.The age of 19,he pursued a fine arts education at Dong-Eui University

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According to a statement shared on Kim's Instagram page,he just completed his final engagement in Europe and was about to board a plane to New York...

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Where he was scheduled to appear at Comic Con this week, After experiencing chest pain at the airport

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Kim was taken for surgery to a near by hospital,where he died.He was born on 7th of February 1975,in Goyang-si South Korea

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He held the Guinness World Record for longest drawing by an individul.

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He was also served in the Republic of Korea Army.His estimated Net worth of between $10 Million to $13 Million USD.

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