Artist Giang Coi passed away

On his personal page, director Le Hieu just announced that his father -Artist Giang Coipassed away. "Dad is no longer tired, peacefully in the arms of the whole family."

Artist Giang Coi's daughter is Ngoc Anh. She is confused about her father's passing and refuses to share more.

Artist Giang Coi.

Artist Giang Coi, whose real name is Le Hong Giang, was born in 1962 in Hanoi. He graduated from the University of Theatre and Cinema, and was in the same class as artists Chieu Xuan, Bui Thac Chuyen, and Tu Oanh. He is loved for his comedy roles with artists Van Hiep, Quang Teo, and Tra My. He has been through two failed marriages and has four children.

Artist Giang Coi was diagnosed with stage three hypopharyngeal cancer in January 2021 and was prescribed chemotherapy by his doctor. Despite his terminal illness, Giang Coi remains optimistic. He said he is satisfied because he lives a meaningful life and brings laughter to many people.

Artist Giang Coi is very optimistic, he only thinks he has a sore throat and not cancer.

When he first discovered his illness, artist Giang Coi was optimistic: "Everything has an end, it doesn't last forever, my illness is the same, it will end. Whether it ends happily or sadly is another matter. After going to the hospital, I will eventually leave, it's just a matter of whether I leave through the front or back door."

He also shared that he has no regrets or remorse if one day "God calls his name". "I think many people are only 27, 28 years old and have passed away. There are children who are only ten years old, have not done anything for their lives, have not felt life. There are children who have just been born and have not had a chance to be held before being abandoned on the street. I once picked up two abandoned children from the cemetery to bury them. Many children are very pitiful.

Knowing he was sick, artist Giang Coi still joined artist Tra My to encourage other cancer patients.

In my 60 years of life, I have worked for nearly 40 years. During that time, I did my best, and when I felt weak, I went to study more. When I had more free time, I taught those who wanted to learn the profession. I work with my heart, I earn money to work, not work to earn money. So have you ever seen me advertise for anyone? I earn money to give my children knowledge, not wealth. I give them life skills and work ethics.

I always wake up at 4am and work hard. I always say that compared to people who wake up late, I have lived a few more hours a day of my life than them. I have no regrets."

He also felt secure when he "closed his eyes and passed away" because his four children were all independent. "My children are very independent. If the worst case scenario is like me in the past, they go to school in the morning and still earn money in the afternoon. The two older children have stable jobs. The two younger children are still in school, one daughter is very active, selling online and making good money. My 16-year-old son has skills in welding, mechanics, car repair... he can make a living anyway, so I just relax," the male artist once shared.