Artist Pham Bang passed away at the age of 85.

The artist, originally from Hanoi, passed away at 8 PM on October 31st after two months of treatment for hepatitis and cholangitis.

Artist Chi Trung shared with Zing.vn: "Mr. Pham Bang passed away at 8 PM on October 31st at Hong Ngoc Hospital. Hospital staff called to inform me." Although busy preparing for a play at the Youth Theatre, he couldn't hide his grief.

Artist Pham Bang

Quang Thắng and Vân Dung – close friends of Phạm Bằng from the "Meeting at the Weekend" program – had only just heard rumors about this news and were frantically trying to find out more. Everyone was surprised and couldn't believe that "Dad Bằng" had suddenly passed away.

The veteran actor's house at 30 Hang Giay Street is locked and bolted. His relatives are gathered at the hospital.

Three days ago, when contacted by the press, the comedian from the "Meeting at the Weekend" show affirmed that he was fine and did not have cancer as rumored. He stated that he had hepatitis and cholangitis.

The image of the frail veteran artist, having lost 8 kg, has saddened viewers. He has been hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City for the past two months. Doctors have only recently agreed to let him go home, advising him not to act in films until he recovers.

According to artist Pham Bang, his liver health is currently less concerning than his gallbladder, and he will have to stay home for treatment until the end of this year. He also expressed his gratitude to the audience for their concern.

Artist Pham Bang said he felt very regretful and sad that he couldn't participate in filming a Lunar New Year comedy for the audience this year.

Artist Pham Bang passed away at the age of 85.

"From September onwards, it's time to film Lunar New Year comedies, so I get tired and fall ill. Director Pham Dong Hong visited me and said that my condition was serious, and no one could play my role now. So Hong came up with a solution for me: he sent me to 'heaven' to recuperate, hoping that I would be healthy again next year and could return from heaven," he once shared.

Pham Bang was originally from Hanoi. Born in 1931, he became known to audiences through VTV's "Meeting at the Weekend" program and many memorable television roles.

Besides acting, Pham Bang also ran a shop selling glutinous rice balls in a sweet and sour flavor on Hang Giay Street in Hanoi. However, he had to close the shop when he fell ill.

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