According to the 163.com newspaper, the Chinese entertainment industry has received another sad piece of news as veteran actor Zhang Zhizhong has passed away. The Shanxi Drama Theatre, where the actor previously worked, has confirmed the news. Many colleagues and fans have expressed their condolences upon hearing the news.
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Zhang Zhizhong's role in Water Margin. Photo: Sohu. |
According to the obituary posted by the Shanxi Drama Theatre, Zhang Zhizhong passed away on the afternoon of June 6th in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, after a period of treatment for illness. The artist's funeral will be held on the morning of June 8th.
Truong Tri Trung was born in 1957. With his unwavering passion and dedication to the stage, he has achieved many outstanding accomplishments in the fields of film and theater thanks to his exceptional talent.
Chinese media have commented that throughout his more than 40-year career, the actor has always been dedicated to his craft, maintaining his love for the stage and bringing audiences a variety of diverse characters with his solid acting foundation and remarkable artistic depth.
The veteran artist has participated in over 50 television and film productions, more than 20 stage plays, and numerous theatrical sketches. His acting style is considered diverse, subtle, and highly expressive.
Some of his famous roles include Ma Su in Romance of the Three Kingdoms , Chao Gai in Water Margin , and Xiao Jingguang in General Xiao Jingguang.
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His last public appearance was in 2021. Photo: Weibo . |
These are all classic works, familiar to many generations of Chinese audiences. Zhang Zhizhong's performances in these films have received widespread recognition from both critics and the public.
After retiring, the actor returned to his hometown and lived a simple life. In 2021, he was filmed by a breakfast restaurant owner in his hometown and the video was posted on social media. This is considered to be the actor's last public appearance.
Source: https://znews.vn/truong-tri-trung-qua-doi-post1657751.html











