The mother of the late artist Thuong Tin passed away in her hometown at the age of 90.
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Huong, the mother of the late artist Thuong Tin, passed away on the morning of May 29, 2026, in her hometown after a period of old age and declining health, just half a year after her son's death.
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Huong, the mother of the late artist Thuong Tin, passed away at 10:15 AM on May 29, 2026, at the age of 90. This sad news was confirmed to the media by musician To Hieu after receiving the news from his family in his hometown.
The death after saying goodbye to his son.
According to musician Tô Hiếu, Mrs. Hương passed away due to old age and frail health. A few days ago, when he visited her in Phan Rang, her health was already very weak and she was in a dying state. Notably, her passing occurred just half a year after the death of her son, film legend Thương Tín, in December 2025.
The family is currently focusing on preparing for her funeral in her hometown. The late artist Thuong Tin's son, Thanh Tung, and musician To Hieu have traveled from Ho Chi Minh City to bid her farewell on her final journey. Musician To Hieu emotionally recalled her words when her son passed away: "You go first, I will choose the day to follow," as if foreshadowing their reunion.
The hardworking woman behind the celebrity
In the hearts of her family, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Huong was a hardworking woman who dedicated her entire life to caring for her nine children. Although she did not work in the arts, she was always a strong source of emotional support for artist Thuong Tin throughout the ups and downs of his career.
When the late artist faced health problems, he moved back to Khanh Hoa to live with his family and was directly cared for by his mother. In his final years, after going through many personal hardships, Thuong Tin chose to return to his hometown to live with his mother, surrounded by her love.
The legacy of a great cinematic talent.
Born in 1956 in Phan Rang, artist Thuong Tin was once a leading star of Vietnamese cinema. With a vast body of work including over 200 films and 100 stage roles, he left a profound mark through works such as...The cards are laid bare.,Saigon CommandosandSBC.
In his later years, he received support from musician Tô Hiếu, who provided him with accommodation in the Hóc Môn area of Ho Chi Minh City, before he officially moved in with his mother. The passing of Mrs. Nguyễn Thị Hương marks the end of a generation in the family of this talented but also troubled artist.
