Actor from 'Dream of the Red Chamber' passes away.

According to the obituary posted by the actress's husband, Zheng Zhen passed away on the morning of November 20th in Beijing.

Three days earlier, Zhang Li, the actress who played Xue Baochai, was criticized for posting a tribute to her colleague. Zhang Li expressed her sadness upon learning of Zheng Zheng's serious illness and described her senior colleague as upright, kind, and good-hearted.

Actress Zheng Zhen passed away at the age of 61. She had been battling cancer but remained silent about it to the public. Photo: Weibo.

Netizens left messages expressing their condolences and remembrance. But just a few hours later, Zhang Li clarified, saying that Zheng Zheng's relatives had called her to say the actress was still receiving treatment. Unexpectedly, a few days later, the actress passed away.

Zheng Zhen was born in Beijing, graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, and is a film and television actress, stage actress, director, and producer in China. At the age of 19, upon learning that the 1987 adaptation of *Dream of the Red Chamber* was casting, she resolutely seized the opportunity and successfully joined the cast.

In the film, Zheng Zheng's character, the maid Yuanyang, has been with Jia Mu since childhood and is favored by her mistress for her intelligence and quick wit. The character comes from a poor background but has strong opinions and goals, refusing to be forced into marriage.

Besides *Dream of the Red Chamber *, Zheng Zheng participated in several other works such as *Beyond the City Walls*, *No Questions Asked*, etc. For a time, she lived abroad, occasionally interacting with fans via livestream on social media, but did not announce her serious illness.

(Source: tienphong.vn)

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