Hong Kong Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (tvb) "golden supporting actor" Chen Dick died of illness last month at the age of 76. His family laid the coffin at the Tung Hoi Hall of the Kowloon Funeral Home in Hong Kong. On the morning of the 20th, they held a funeral ceremony. Then they left the body and carried the coffin to the crematorium for cremation and farewell ceremony.
tvbVeteran actor Chen Dick died of illness last month at the age of 76. Photo courtesy of tvb
It is understood that Dick Chen has been in the industry since 1969 and became a contract artist of tvb in 1979. He has served for 45 years and has participated in the filming of many series of dramas, including "Love in Thousands of Waters", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and "The Deer and the Cauldron" ”, “Looking for Qin Ji”, “Up to the Sky” and “Apostle Walker”, etc., there are more than 280 sets. He often plays gangster characters and is known as TVB's "Queen Gangster King".
In the past few days, many well-known Hong Kong entertainers have gone to the mourning hall to send flower cards to express their condolences, including Chow Yun-fat and his wife, Miu Qiaowei and his wife, Cheng Shaoqiu, Huang Rihua, Charmaine Sheh, Liu Jiang and Guan Baohui, etc.
Hong Kong artist Yang Ming said that he felt sad for the sudden departure of his senior. He had heard that Dick Chen was unwell, but he did not know the details. "I didn't even believe the news of his death. I hope he can continue to be happy in another place."
Hong Kong artist Qian Jiale went to pay homage on behalf of the Hong Kong Action Stuntmen Guild. He said that the last time he met Chen Dick was half a year ago. He was so happy at the time that he didn't notice that Chen Dick was sick. Chen Dick is a good actor who is dedicated and happy in his career. He felt very heavy when he received the news that his senior had left.
tvb's Foreign Affairs Ministry issued a statement stating that TVB is deeply sorry for the death of its senior artist Chen Di due to illness, and extends deep condolences to his family and will provide appropriate assistance.
Source: China News Service
