Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Choi Jin-sil ( born in December 24 , 1968 â `` dead in October 2 , 2008 ) was a South Korean actress , considered one of the best actresses in the country .
Simplified: Choi Jin-sil ( December 24 , 1968 â `` October 2 , 2008 ) was a South Korean actress .