'Zhan Zhao' actor Chen Zhiqiang suddenly passed away.

Chen Zhiqiang, dubbed the 'most handsome Zhan Zhao on screen', passed away suddenly on October 21st at the age of 59.

"Zhan Zhao" actor Chen Zhiqiang suddenly passed away at the age of 59 - Photo: Weibo

On October 31st, Sohu reported that Zhen Zhiqiang, famous for his role as Zhan Zhao in the TV series "Bloodstained Blue Sky: The Yang Family Generals ," suddenly passed away in Shanghai, China, on October 21st.

This information was confirmed by the actor's wife, Phuong Tam Vien, through a social media post.

Goodbye 'Zhan Zhao' Chen Zhiqiang

In the post, Ms. Phuong Tam Vien stated that out of respect for her husband's humble and private nature, all funeral arrangements would be kept simple.

The date, time, and location of the funeral will be announced later. We also extend our sincere thanks to friends, colleagues, and fans, and hope that everyone will always remember Chan Chi Cuong's talent and professional integrity.

His passing has shocked fans and many colleagues, as the actor was still very active on social media before his death.

Chen Zhiqiang in a recent interview - Photo: Weibo

On October 20th, he posted the status update: "Shanghai, I'm here!" along with a selfie, looking very cheerful. When a colleague commented on his diet for weight loss, he even happily replied, showing no signs of anything unusual.

Regarding Chen Zhiqiang's health in recent years, in May of this year he shared on social media that he suddenly felt unwell and had to be urgently hospitalized.

He then posted a video from the hospital, looking quite weak, standing and looking out the window with an IV drip in his arm, his spirits somewhat low.

According to some sources, in recent years Chen Zhiqiang has lived primarily in Shanghai and regularly played sports . They suggest he may have experienced a sudden heart attack after playing sports, but this information has not been confirmed by his family.

Some sources speculate that Chen Zhiqiang's death may have been caused by a stroke - Photo: Weibo

Chan Chi-Keung, born in 1966, is a familiar Hong Kong actor to the 80s and 90s generations. He has appeared in many ATV dramas such as *The Bloodstained Blue Sky*, *The Yang Family Generals*, *The Laughing Swordsman*, and *Snow Flower Divine Sword*.

In particular, his portrayal of Zhan Zhao in "The Bloodstained Green Sky: The Yang Family Generals" left a deep impression, and he was once praised by audiences as "the most handsome Zhan Zhao on screen".

However, in recent years he has withdrawn from acting and has tried his hand at the food business, but without success.

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LAN HUONG

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/trien-chieu-chan-chi-cuong-dot-ngot-qua-doi-20251031151834443.htm