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Veteran TVB Actor Yu Chi-Ming, Who Played Jiang Ziya In Gods of Honour, Dies At Age 78

Chi-ming was an entertainment news writer before joining showbusiness in in 1968.

TVB actor Yu Chi-ming, who's best known for playing Jiang Ziya in the classic 2001 drama Gods of Honour, has passed away at age 78.

Chi-ming's son Tian You confirmed the news on the Instagram account he had set up for the actor, writing: "Dad, rest in peace."

Earlier this year, Chi-ming was admitted to the hospital after suffering a stroke that left the left side of his body temporarily paralysed.

Chi-ming in Oct this year

In October, Tian You shared a picture of Chi-ming on his Instagram.

Though it could be seen that Chi-ming had lost quite a bit of weight, he still appeared healthy and alert.

Shortly after, Tian You revealed that his father was in the hospital again as he had too much phlegm in his throat. There were also worries that he might get pneumonia.

On Nov 6, reports claimed that Chi-ming’s condition had deteriorated badly.

Chi-ming and his wife Fung So Wan and his son Tian You

Chi-ming is survived by his wife Fung So Wan, his two sons and a daughter.

Chi-ming was a Hong Kong entertainment news writer before he joined a singing competition in 1968.

After emerging first, he became a bar singer and would perform around the Southeast Asia. He then joined TVB after appearing in variety show Enjoy Yourself Tonight in 1976. He would go on to star in many TVB dramas, including 1998's Journey to the West.

The actor met his wife, who is the sister of TVB actress Alice Fung and screen legend Fung Bo Bo, in the 1960s when he was performing in Indonesia.

They were match-made by Alice as well as Chi-ming's mother and elder sister, and the couple tied the knot in 1972.

Responding to the news about Chi-ming's passing, Alice told Hong Kong media that her sister had already informed her and that she "doesn't know what else to say".

Alice shared that the last time she saw the actor was at his house. "He was only admitted to the hospital for a few days... He had a stroke during Chinese New Year this year," she added.

Chi-ming as Jiang Ziya in Gods of Honour Photos: sinchew

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