Once greeted as the maximum of Jin Yong’s Rubacuori of the Wuxia dramas, the actor singer Jimmy Lin captured millions of fans through his role as Duan Yu in the legendary adaptation of 2003 of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. With his young appearance and his charm as a gentleman, the “eternal graceful boy” of Chinese entertainment has been nicknamed.
But life took a devastating turning point in July 2022, when Jimmy and his son were involved in a horrible car accident in Taiwan. His vehicle exploded after the impact, leaving the actor with serious injuries, including a fracture of the skull, broken bones, damage behind and a three -day coma. After three important surgical interventions and a one -month hospital hospitalization, it was discharged and began a long way to recover.
While since then Jimmy Lin has returned to public life, his health has not completely recovered. Reports suggest that its function of the arm remains compromised and its body is much weaker than before. Once admired for her look as a boy, the actor now shows signs of tension: appearing thinner, fragile and scars bringing scars by reconstructive surgical interventions. Second Chinese Outlet 163, currently weighs only 45 kilograms, with a significantly skinny and tired aspect.
Despite these struggles, Jimmy Lin continues to remain active in the charity work. Now 51 years old, he often participates in community projects, acting as an ambassador of traffic safety and educational initiatives. His resilience and commitment have gained respect widespread by fans.
In March 2025, Lin was invited to participate in the 50th anniversary of Huagang Art SchoolHis Alma Mater. Unfortunately, he had to cancel at the last minute due to acute tonsillitis and high fever.
However, his fans remain full of hope. Many continue to desire that the idol once “similar to a vampire”-which has built an empire of acting, music, races and businesses for an estimated value of 160 million dollars-rings will make its strength and the return to the entertainment sector that once dominated.
Jimmy Lin also enjoys a satisfying family life with his wife, the former model Kelly Chen and their three children. Their long -lasting love story, starting from 1994 and culminating in marriage in 2008, is still seen as one of the most admirable novels in the Chinese showbiz.
Sources: K14
