Hong Kong screen legend Andy Hui dies of cancer

Many Chinese news sites simultaneously reported that Hui Shao-hung - a familiar face on the Hong Kong screen - passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer.

It is known that veteran actor Hua Thieu Hung passed away less than a day after news that he was hospitalized in critical condition - Photo: Sohu

According to The Standard (Hong Kong), the news of Xu Shao-hung's death was confirmed by his family through his close friend, TV host Luisa Maria Leitao. According to the share, he breathed his last early this morning, due to multiple organ failure due to complications from cancer.

In recent years, Xu Shao-Hung has rarely appeared on screen and moved to Singapore to live with his family to enjoy retirement. He is known as an exemplary father, devoted to his daughter.

After his daughter got married late last year, he invested more than 10 million Hong Kong dollars (HKD) to help her start a chain of cafes and bakeries in Singapore, hoping she could pursue her own passion.

The legacy of supporting role tycoon Hua Thieu Hung

Xu Shao-Hung was born on November 4, 1948 in Guangzhou. He entered the art world in 1972, first appearing in the film Young People by director Zhang Che.

Since then, he has built a massive career with more than 165 roles in both film and television, making his mark with a natural, witty yet profound acting style.

In 1999, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 19th Hong Kong Film Awards for his role as Inspector Wong in the film Running Out of Time - Photo: TVB

Even though he usually only plays supporting roles, Hua Thieu Hung always knows how to make his characters come alive and memorable, to the point that audiences have often commented that his supporting roles are more famous than the main characters.

The nickname "Benz" also came from his habit of driving a Mercedes-Benz to the studio - an image that made his colleagues affectionately call him Mr. Benz.

During his more than 50-year career, Hui Shao-hung appeared in a series of famous works such as Wars of In-Laws II, A Change of Heart, The Defected , and many movies in collaboration with leading Hong Kong directors.

He is considered one of the representatives of TVB's golden generation - a class of actors who always have a professional spirit and are dedicated to their profession.

Before the sad news was confirmed by relatives, the Hong Kong entertainment industry was abuzz with news about Xu Shao-Hung's critical health condition.

Actress Xa Thi Man always sees him as a mentor and spiritual support, once confided that "Benz is always the one who listens and gives the most sincere advice" - Photo: IGNV

Many close colleagues such as Charmaine Sheh, Michael Miu, Bruce Wong and MC Luisa Maria Leitao herself were seen visiting him at the hospital with sad expressions.

In his later years, Hua Shao Xiong spent most of his time with his family, often appearing in short videos with his daughter Charmaine, sharing simple everyday moments.

In a video posted just a week before his death, the father and son were happily playing games together, making fans emotional when recalling that image after hearing the sad news.

Hui Shao-Hung 's funeral is expected to be held privately in Singapore, surrounded by family and close friends. Those who worked with him expressed their deep sorrow at the passing of a talented, simple and always selfless actor.

To Cuong

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