Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils actor Ngo Bac Quan passed away.

Veteran TVB actor Ngo Bac Quan, who appeared in Thien Long Bat Bo, passed away at the age of 69 after a seven-year battle with a terminal illness.

Actor Ngo Bac Quan passed away in difficult circumstances - Photo: Weibo

On July 15, Sohu newspaper reported that Hong Kong actor Ngo Bac Quan - a familiar face to TVB audiences through many classic supporting roles - passed away at his home on July 2, at the age of 69.

The sad news made many viewers feel sad because before he passed away, he had struggled with a terrible incurable disease for 7 years.

The bitter final years of Ngo Bac Quan's life

According to information from the organization that raised funds to help him, Ngo Bac Quan's funeral was held privately according to his wishes during his lifetime.

"He said he didn't want to bother anyone so he waited until everything was done before informing everyone. Thank you for your companionship, care and encouragement over the past time" - the organization's representative said.

Despite appearing in many major films, Ngo Bac Quan spent his last days struggling due to poverty - Photo: Sohu

According to Sohu, Ngo Bac Quan's life was spent quietly, as was his dedication to art. Joining TVB in the 1970s, Ngo Bac Quan is a familiar face in a series of classic martial arts films. Although he mainly plays supporting roles, each of his roles leaves a special mark.

In Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils , he plays Phong Ba Ac - one of Murong Phuc's trusted guards, with a thick beard, fierce eyes and imposing demeanor.

In The Deer and the Cauldron , he played the role of a master of the Golden Cauldron sect, called "big brother" by Wei Xiaobao. Although his roles did not have many lines, they created the soul of the films.

However, his career took a turn when the 1997 financial crisis caused TVB to cut staff.

At the age of 40, he was laid off and had to work many jobs to make a living, but none of them lasted long.

Ngo Bac Quan in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils - Photo: Sohu

Around 2018, Ngo Bac Quan suddenly became paralyzed on one side of his body and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment. Doctors diagnosed him with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS ). The disease progressed, causing him to lose the ability to walk, become bedridden, and completely dependent on caregivers.

Due to the high cost of treatment and almost no accumulated assets, he was forced to ask for help from friends, then launched a community fundraising campaign.

Big names in the entertainment industry such as Louis Koo, Wayne Lai, Jacky Mak, and Charlie Chaplin... also donated to him in his later years.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dien-vien-thien-long-bat-bo-ngo-bac-quan-qua-doi-20250715214941463.htm