On August 24, his wife, the actress Mak Ching-Ting, revealed that Jackie fought a rare and dangerous lung infection between June and August 2025. The disease led to a coma and multiple complications, forcing him to isolation departments, negative pressure rooms and intensive care. Doctors described his condition as “extremely serious. “During Calvary, the actor lost almost 18 kilograms.
Mak revealed that her husband has tackled the hem of death several times, with her life hanging on a thread. “For two months we have lived between life and death“He said, adding that he kept his private disease to avoid alarming fans. Fortunately, Jackie’s conditions stabilized and was discharged to continue recovering at home.
The concerns about his health emerged for the first time at the end of May when Jackie appeared fragile, with sunk eyes, pale skin and evident weight loss. At the time, his team refused to comment, further fueling speculation.
Born in 1966, Jackie he became famous in the 80s and 90s as one of the protagonists of ATV and TVB. His most iconic role was Linghu Chong The smiling and proud vagabondWhich remains widely considered as the definitive portrait of the character, overcoming the performances of Li Yapeng and Wallace Huo. His other remarkable works include Invincible, Prawns of lifeAND Sung justice.
Despite his immense popularity, Jackie is gradually a step back from the entertainment industry, leaving fans perplexed for his retreat from the limelight.
In his personal life, Jackie shared a love story of almost 30 years with Mak Ching-Ting. The two met in 1994 and got married in 2008. The couple, known for their young appearance and lasting love, often attracted admiration for the apartment “ageless“Together, thanks to Jackie’s unusual lifestyle to maintain a rigorous vegetarian diet and to give up parenting for almost three decades.
Sources: K14
