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Entertainment World Shaken! Veteran Actress Metta Rungrat, 83, Dies at Home Amid Health Struggles

News03 Nov 2026 17:39 GMT+7

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Entertainment World Shaken! Veteran Actress Metta Rungrat, 83, Dies at Home Amid Health Struggles

The entertainment industry was deeply shocked by the passing of "Metta Rungrat" a renowned veteran actress aged 83, who had an extensive acting career.

Reporters stated that the Ruamkatanyu Foundation received a report of a suicide by firearm at a residence, No. 16/1 Soi Khum Klao 4/1, Lat Krabang district, Bangkok. They coordinated with police from Chalong Krung Station and related agencies to urgently investigate the scene.

At the scene, an elderly woman was found lying face down with gunshot wounds. Later identification confirmed the deceased as Mae Add–Metta Rungrat (real name Darawadee Duangdara), age 83, a legendary senior actress nicknamed "The Black Pearl of Asia" and winner of the Golden Doll Award for Best Leading Actress for the 1962 film "Youthful Recklessness." Initial information revealed she suffered from Alzheimer's disease.

Currently, police from Romklao Station and forensic teams are securing the area, collecting evidence, examining bullet trajectories, and thoroughly interviewing involved individuals to determine the exact cause and details.

We express our condolences to the family of Mae Metta Rungrat. Further details will be provided in due course.

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