Artist Thuong Tin passed away at the age of 70.
Actor Thuong Tin, a familiar face in Vietnamese cinema during the 80s and 90s, has passed away at the age of 70 after a long battle with illness.
Information from close relatives.
On the morning of December 9th, musician Tô Hiếu confirmed the news of the passing of artist Thương Tín, who was 70 years old. According to the musician, artist Thương Tín breathed his last at noon on December 8th. Currently, his family is making arrangements for his funeral. The cause of death is believed to be due to old age and weakness after a long period of illness.
A brilliant film career
Artist Thuong Tin was born in 1956 in Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan. He was one of the leading film actors and a familiar face to Vietnamese audiences during the 1980s and 1990s.
His career began on the cải lương (Vietnamese traditional opera) stage, where his artistic talent was quickly revealed. After receiving formal training at the Saigon National School of Music and Drama, he quickly established himself through a series of important theatrical roles before transitioning to film.
Thuong Tin's name has become an icon through his memorable roles in classic films such asThe cards are laid bare.andSaigon Commandos, making him one of the brightest stars of Vietnamese cinema at that time.
His final years were full of events.
In his final years, artist Thuong Tin faced numerous health challenges. In 2024, he suffered a serious accident that fractured his right kneecap and caused arthritis in his left knee. This injury left him almost unable to walk without the assistance of a wheelchair or another person.
Since then, his health has deteriorated rapidly, his weight has dropped drastically, and his mental state has also been affected. The artist's daily life has become extremely difficult and challenging.
