Artist Thuong Tin passed away at the age of 70 in his hometown of Phan Rang.
After a long battle with illness, artist Thuong Tin has passed away. The funeral is being held by his family in his hometown, with his son and relatives attending to the arrangements.
Actor Thuong Tin passed away on the afternoon of December 8th in his hometown of Phan Rang, at the age of 70. His passing, a familiar face in Vietnamese cinema, has left a deep sense of loss among his fans.
Information about the funeral at his hometown.
According to the obituary, the embalming ceremony for artist Thuong Tin was held at 8:00 AM on December 9th. The funeral procession will take place at 3:30 PM on December 10th, after which the remains will be taken for burial.
Currently, his son, Thanh Tung, and other relatives are present at the coffin to handle the funeral arrangements. Images shared by musician To Hieu show Thanh Tung sitting dejectedly, his face filled with grief over the immense loss.
His final years were full of events.
In his final years, artist Thuong Tin faced numerous health problems. In February 2021, he was hospitalized due to a stroke. In response to his difficult situation, many colleagues stepped forward to call for donations to support him.
While living in Ho Chi Minh City, the artist worked as a delivery driver. However, due to his declining health, he had to stop the job and return to his hometown to be cared for by his family. In 2023, an accident caused him multiple injuries and broken bones, resulting in the loss of his ability to walk and leaving him confined to a wheelchair.
A once glorious career
Actor Thuong Tin, whose real name is Bui Thuong Tin, was born in 1956 in Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan. He was one of the most famous actors in Vietnamese cinema during the 1980s and 1990s, appearing in nearly 200 films.
Originating from the cải lương (Vietnamese traditional opera) stage and receiving formal training at the Saigon National School of Music and Drama, he quickly established his name before leaving a lasting impression on audiences through classic roles in films such asThe cards are laid bare.,Saigon Commandos.
