According to Sina , Zhou Longguang passed away on August 2 in Beijing (China). The male artist had been battling a serious illness for a long time. Recently, his health had weakened and he was no longer able to respond to treatment.

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Actor Chu Long Quang, who played Buddha in "Journey to the West", has just passed away.

Family representatives confirmed the information to the media but did not disclose the patient's condition.

The news of Chu Long Quang's death has left many colleagues and audiences in mourning. They posted on social media, saying "an important part of my childhood has gone forever."

Actor Liu Xiao Ling Tong - Sun Wukong in the film also wrote a farewell message to his senior on Weibo : "You will always be the Buddha in my heart. I miss you so much."

Chu Long Quang was born in 1939 and graduated from Lanzhou Academy of Arts. He has held several management positions in the arts industry, such as Vice President and Senior Advisor of the Oriental Academy of Film and Television.

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The last images of Chu Long Quang.

In addition to the classic work Journey to the West , he also made his mark in the films: Tay An Tiger Family, Foreign Minister of Martial Arts, Ngo Thua An and Journey to the West, Dragon Subduing Tiger ... At the age of 60, he officially retired.

Despite his old age, the veteran actor still devotes himself to charity work. He often spends his own money or calls on donors to donate to help disadvantaged children and the elderly in the localities.

Chu Long Quang is said to not only look like Buddha, but his compassion, charity, and altruism are also like Buddha.

“The life of an old man near death is just like that. I am happy because at least I am still a useful person,” he said.

Chu Long Quang plays "Buddha" in "Journey to the West" 1986

Thuy Ngoc

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At 82, 'Buddha' Chu Long Quang enjoys a rural life with his children and grandchildren

After 20 years away from the screen, Chu Long Quang has a peaceful old age with his wife and children. He considers volunteer work and helping people to be the joy of his old age.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/dien-vien-chu-long-quang-dong-phat-to-phim-tay-du-ky-qua-doi-2428292.html