
Actor Zhang Zhizhong played the role of Chao Gai in Water Margin - Photo: Sohu
According to Sohu , actor Zhang Zhizhong passed away in Taiyuan , Shanxi Province, China, on the afternoon of June 6th after an unsuccessful course of treatment.
On June 7th, the Shanxi Provincial Drama Theater issued an obituary confirming information about his life and contributions. The farewell ceremony is scheduled to be held on the morning of June 8th at the Longshan Funeral Home in Thai Nguyen City.
Truong Tri Trung: A life dedicated to art.
Zhang Zhizhong was born in February 1957 in Wanrong County, Shanxi Province. He is best known to television viewers for his role as Chao Gai in the 1998 CCTV production of * Water Margin *.
The image of the generous, chivalrous, and dignified leader that he portrayed has become an unforgettable memory for many generations of viewers.
Previously, Zhang Zhizhong also made his mark playing Ma Ze in the TV series Romance of the Three Kingdoms, vividly portraying the character's arrogance and tragedy. In addition, he participated in many other works such as General Xiao Jingguang and The Court of Justice.

Zhang Zhizhong in Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Photo: Sohu
Not only successful on screen, Zhang Zhizhong was also a pillar of the Shanxi Drama Theatre for over 40 years. He played leading roles in more than 20 plays.
In 2000, Zhang Zhizhong won the 17th Plum Blossom Drama Award, and subsequently received the Golden Lion Award along with many other major awards.
Zhang Zhizhong once shared: "The stage is more important than anything. It's the audience's first time watching, so we have no reason not to pour all our passion into the role."
The passing of Zhang Zhizhong has drawn much sorrow from his colleagues and fans. On social media, many recalled his classic roles in Water Margin and Romance of the Three Kingdoms , stating that this is a great loss to the Chinese art world.
Even after retiring from the stage, Truong Tri Trung left behind a vast artistic legacy with vivid characters and the image of a dedicated, humble artist who was wholeheartedly devoted to his craft.
His roles continue to live on in the memories of audiences and have become a source of inspiration for many generations of actors that followed.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tieu-cai-cua-thuy-hu-qua-doi-20260607165008462.htm









