Actor playing 'Sha Wujing' in 'Journey to the West' passes away

Veteran artist Liu Dagang, who was widely known to Asian audiences for his role as Sha Wujing in the TV series 'Journey to the West', has passed away at the age of 78 due to a serious illness.

According to Sina news on November 7, actor Liu Dagang passed away on November 3 in Beijing after a period of illness. This information was also shared by Peking opera artist Liu Bing on social media to commemorate his colleague: “Famous performer, who played the role of Sha Wujing in Journey to the West , Mr. Liu Dagang, passed away in Beijing on November 3. Respectful of our senior, may he rest in peace and attain nirvana.”

Simple funeral according to Liu Daigang's wishes

According to The Paper and information from the family, the late artist's funeral was held simply and privately, in accordance with his last wishes. Liu Dagang's passing has shocked the entertainment industry, with many viewers expressing their deep sorrow and sending condolences to his family on social media platforms.

Close colleagues were also shocked by the sad news. Actor Chi Trong Thuy (who played the role of Duong Tang) shared: "He passed away quietly like that", and recalled the memory - the last time he met the late artist with Luc Tieu Linh Dong and Ma Duc Hoa in a TV show last year. Cameraman Vuong Sung Thu also posted a memorial video , expressing: "May he rest in peace".

Veteran artist Liu Dagang passed away at the age of 78.

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Born in 1947 in Beijing, Liu Dagang is a famous actor and Peking opera artist. He left his mark on the screen not only with the role of Sha Wujing but also in many other classic works such as Sun Lin in Romance of the Three Kingdoms (1994) , Xu Mingtang in Prime Minister Liu the Hunchback. Besides, he also participated in famous movies and television series such as The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Demonic Cult Leader (1993), The Book and Sword, Legend of Guanyin and Wu Zetian.

Actor Liu Xiao Ling Tong (as Sun Wukong) once commented that Liu Dagang was a gentle, enthusiastic person and always willing to help his colleagues. Although he married someone outside the entertainment industry and rarely appeared in public with his wife and children, the late artist still maintained a close relationship with the cast of Journey to the West , occasionally reuniting at events and television shows.

Liu Dagang still maintains a close relationship with the cast of Journey to the West.

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Liu Dagang's passing is a great loss, but his enormous cinematic legacy will forever be cherished and remembered by audiences.

Liu Dai Gang is a gentle, enthusiastic person and always willing to help colleagues.

PHOTO: SINA

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dien-vien-dong-sa-tang-trong-tay-du-ky-qua-doi-185251107201008494.htm