For generations of fans throughout Asia, Leslie Cheung It remains an irreplaceable icon of music, films and popular culture. On April 1, 2003, the beloved star tragically ended his life at the age of 47, leaving behind an immeasurable legacy.
Now, 22 years later, his story has re-emerged from a new revelation: a testimony of the Tiffany Chen company, a dear friend of the deceased actor-corner and wife of the entertainment tycoon Charles Heung.
According to Tiffany Chen, Leslie called her on the afternoon of April 1, 2003, only one hour before her death. During the conversation, he repeatedly insisted: “I’m not sick.” He asked for his help to organize a press conference to refute voices on his alleged depression and involvement in spiritual practices.
Tiffany Chen has admitted it to date, regrets no longer intervening with force: “If I had reacted in a more decisive way, maybe things would have gone differently.”
He suggested that, given Leslie’s love for beauty and perfection, he would not have chosen such a tragic end unless they were “external factors”. He even connected his decline to his participation in the horror film Inner sensesBy claiming that once he considered to bring a spiritual master to “clean” the negative energy, although the old -date partner of Leslie, Daffy Tong, rejected the idea.
His comments, however, contrast abruptly with the declarations of the Leslie family and the internal club.
The older sister Ophelia Cheung, who has a background in medicine, stressed that Leslie was actually fighting clinical depression, rooted in neurological imbalances that required long -term treatment.
Manager Florence Chan added that Leslie was under immense pressure at that moment, facing delays in the film Steal the heart and the implacable control by the media and the public.
Mental health experts explained that the repeated negation of Leslie’s disease is a common symptom among patients with severe depression, who often experience shame and refuse to recognize their condition.
While some fans have empathetic with Tiffany Chen’s pain, others have questioned his narrative. Critics claimed that invoking spiritual causes without evidence, more than two decades later, seemed sensational.
There is also confusion: some reports claim that Leslie’s final phone call was actually made to his manager Florence Chan, not to Tiffany Chen or Daffy Tong, which further confused the story.
However, Tiffany Chen’s revelation dominated Weibo, generating almost 300 million readings and on top of the list of hot research on the platform.
Born in 1956, Leslie Cheung Roses of humble beginnings to become one of the most influential artists of Hong Kong. In music, he helped lead the cantopop boom of the 80s and 90s, with reference albums such as The wind blows (1983), Summer romance (1987) e Red (1996). His timeless successes –Monica, Chase, Silence is golden and red—Remain Angolar Pop Asian pop music.
As an actor, Leslie The status of idol transcended to become a cultural pioneer, acting in classics such as Goodbye my concubine, Days of being wildAND Happy together. His art has pushed the boundaries, mixing music, cinema and personal identity in a legacy that continues to inspire.
Also in the tragedy, Leslie Cheung It remains not only a superstar, but a symbol of courage, art and vulnerability, a voice that still resonates through generations.
Sources: K14
