Hong Kong’s entertainment industry mourns death of famous martial arts star Norman Chuipassed away at the age of 73 from esophageal cancer on September 1 in Beijing. Norman’s passing came as a shock to his fans and colleagues, as it was reported that he was unaware of his illness.
The shock was compounded when it was revealed that Norman’s wife, a 43-year-old dancer, had also passed away just days after his death.
Tin Kai Mana veteran actor and spokesperson for the Hong Kong Film Workers Associationconfirmed the news and expressed his grief over Norman’s sudden death. He also shed light on how his wife’s passing occurred. While arranging the funeral, she unfortunately suffered a fatal heart attack and passed away.
After [Norman] he died, his wife took care of the funeral arrangements. In China, the cremation process must be completed within a few days. While she was taking care of the funeral, she began to feel unwell and died too, possibly from a heart attack. Now, her daughter is taking care of the arrangements.
— Tin Kai Man via Today Online
The couple, married for almost 20 years, had two children: a girl and an 11-year-old boy.
Norman’s wife, his third, was 30 years his junior. Although little is known about his public life, his sudden death left his daughter in charge of funeral arrangements.
Norman’s career took off in the 1970s and 1980s, with prominent roles in television shows such as The Sword of the Third Young Master AND ReincarnatedHe later cemented his legacy with a role in the 1992 film King of the Beggars.
In addition to his career, Norman has had a complicated personal life, including a notorious relationship with actress Sirius Heywith whom she had two children out of wedlock. Despite the ups and downs, her contribution to the entertainment industry is celebrated, leaving behind a legacy marked by both professional and personal achievements.
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