Speaking to VietNamNet reporters, family members confirmed that artist Hong Phuc passed away at 2 PM on May 3rd in O Mon Ward, Can Tho City, due to a serious illness, at the age of 28. The family is preparing for the funeral and, due to their distress, has requested not to share further details.

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Dancer Hong Phuc. Photo: FBNV

Director Tran Tri said that Hong Phuc had been ill for a long time. About a month ago, he secretly sought treatment at a hospital in Can Tho without telling his family.

When his condition worsened, Hong Phuc was transferred to Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City for treatment four days ago. The doctors gave a poor prognosis and agreed to allow his family to bring him back to his hometown.