Actor Chen Zhiqiang passed away suddenly at the age of 59.
The famous actor, known for his role as Zhan Zhao, passed away in Shanghai. Just the day before, he had posted cheerful photos on social media, showing no signs of illness.
The sudden death was shocking.
According to international media, actor Chen Zhiqiang passed away on October 21st in Shanghai at the age of 59. This information was confirmed by his wife in an obituary, stating that he "departed peacefully, ending all ties to this world."
The passing of Chan Chi Cuong has shocked his colleagues and fans, as he had shown no signs of illness beforehand. His family stated that the funeral will be simple and intimate, and details will be announced after all necessary procedures are completed.
Final activities on social media
Just one day before his death, on October 20th, Chan Chi-Keung was still active on social media. He posted a picture of himself enjoying food in the VIP lounge of the airport. Before that, he frequently shared everyday moments, showing an active and optimistic life.
On October 10th, he posted a picture of himself playing golf, looking stylish and with a rosy complexion, and shared the caption: "Happy to enjoy each day." Additionally, videos of him cooking at home or passionately playing electronic drums have also received much love from the online community. HK01 commented: "His life revolves around playing sports, enjoying delicious food, and listening to music. He seems to be living a carefree life."
Currently, the family has not announced the official cause of the actor's death. However, some sources suggest that he may have suffered a sudden heart attack after overexerting himself while playing golf and did not survive despite being rushed to the hospital.
Career and the title "The poorest Zhan Zhao on screen"
Chan Chi-Keung, born in 1966, was originally a Taekwondo athlete who represented Hong Kong (China) in international competitions. He began his acting career when he was cast as Zhan Zhao in two parts of the TV series "The Bloodstained Blue Sky: Yang Family Generals" and "The Bloodstained Blue Sky: Pearl Chronicles," produced by ATV. This role earned him the title of "the most handsome Zhan Zhao on screen."
With his good looks and talent, he went on to appear in many other film projects such as "Legend of Yue Fei", "Snow Flower Sword", "The Winner Takes All", and "The War of the Century".
However, his career did not achieve the success expected of other actors who also played Zhan Zhao, such as He Jiajing or Xiao Enjun. Zhen Zhiqiang's life was quite difficult; he once called himself "the poorest Zhan Zhao on screen." In his later years, he had to do various jobs, including selling goods via livestream and performing at small events to make ends meet.
