In the first half of 2024, we witnessed one heart-wrenching parting after another. In this era full of changes and challenges, the stars in the entertainment industry have brightened our lives in their unique ways, but in this half a year, the death of some stars makes us deeply sad. They have won the love and respect of countless people with their talent and charm, and their death is a big loss for the entertainment industry. Today, let's take stock of the 20 celebrities who passed away in the first half of the year and remember the good memories they left us. May they rest in peace in heaven, and may their families and fans be able to move on from their grief soon.
1. Chen Quan
On January 1, Chen Quan, a well-known veteran actor, passed away at the age of 87. Chen Quan's most famous work in his life is the classic Hong Kong drama "Hong Kong Bayi", this soap opera has been broadcast in Hong Kong for more than 1,000 episodes, is a rare longevity TV series, and Chen Quan's role in the play is a seafarer, named Uncle Shun, because of the excellent performance and plot, Chen Quan has also become a household name in Hong Kong with the role of Uncle Shun.
2. Gang Yi
On January 2, Tibetan singer Gang Yi unfortunately passed away at the age of 51. Some of the music he has composed based on Tibetan traditional rhythms, such as the beautiful plateau red, Zongbayam, etc., have been sought after by many people. And Gang Yi is a very easy-going person, while he is engaged in his acting career, he is also broadcasting PK live on the Internet. Not long ago, Gang Yi also participated in the show as a judge. According to people familiar with the matter, he lived a life of day and night upside down because of the long-term live broadcast, and over time, his health became worse and worse, and he finally died of a sudden illness due to staying up late for a long time.
3, Liu Shunjiang
On January 4, Hong Kong journalist and artist Liu Junjiang committed suicide by burning charcoal in his home at the age of 42. The trigger for Liu Junjiang's suicide was that he had an argument with his girlfriend, and then saw his girlfriend having dinner with other men, and finally couldn't stand the stimulation and committed suicide by burning charcoal. Of course, in essence, it is because of the misunderstanding of a large number of Hong Kong people about him, which has indeed caused him considerable psychological pressure. The dispute with his girlfriend is just a window for these pressures to be detonated.
4, River Guorong
On February 2, Australian actor River Kwok Wing, who is often known for playing foreign police officers in Hong Kong dramas, died of suicide by burning charcoal at the age of 58. After the death of his wife last year, River Guorong suffered a huge blow. He Guorong has lived in Hong Kong for many years, facing multiple difficulties such as financial constraints, the death of a loved one, and pet diseases. may be the fuse that made this strong actor despair.
5, Li Ruping
On February 2, Li Ruping, a performing artist, an expert enjoying special government allowances from the State Council, a member of the Chinese Dramatists Association, and a member of the China Television Artists Association, died in Beijing at the age of 83 due to ineffective medical treatment. Respect the wishes of the family, keep the funeral simple, and do not hold a farewell ceremony. He has appeared in classic film and television works such as "Yang Guifei", "Tang Ming Emperor", "The Right Way in the World", "Kangxi Dynasty" and so on.
6, Zheng Qitai
On February 3, TVB actor Zheng Qitai unfortunately passed away at the age of 56. His departure not only grieved relatives, friends and fans, but also dealt a huge blow to his fiancée Wang Yanzhi, who was about to spend the rest of her life with him. Cheng Qitai studied in Canada, returned to Hong Kong as a DJ to host "It All Starts with Music", and then switched to Metro Radio, where he worked for more than 20 years until October last year, when he announced his resignation.
7, Guo Lianwen
On February 18, Comrade Guo Lianwen, a national first-class actor, president of the China Children's Art Theater, and Liu Shaoqi's special actor, died suddenly at the age of 71. Guo Lianwen played "Liu Shaoqi" in TV series such as "Central Plains Breakthrough", "Long March", "Beiping War and Peace", "Dongfanghong 1949", "Diplomacy", "Crossing the Yalu River", "Armageddon" and other TV series.
8, Li Ying
On February 25, the famous actor Li Ying unfortunately passed away at the age of 70. Li Ying graduated from the fourth artist training class of Li's TV, and Liu Songren, Han Mali, Mai Dangxiong, etc. are artists at the same time, and became famous in the seventies and eighties, and was the leader of Li's TV. Li Ying once had a relationship with Liu Songren, the two were like-minded, talented and beautiful, and were once considered by the outside world to be a very good match for the golden boy and girl, but this relationship has not passed the test of time, broke up after the "seven-year itch", and the two became friends after the breakup, and they got together many times when Li Ying came back from abroad.
9, Li Xiaoming
On March 14, singer Li Xiaoming died suddenly at the age of 25. The next day, her family made the news of her death public, revealing that she had died of poisoning after ingesting a suspension containing 10% chlorfenapyr. Li Xiaoming, who has loved singing since she was a child, became a musician when she grew up. With her love of music and exceptional talent, she has composed 18 songs and successfully released four albums to critical acclaim.
10, Chen Dike
On March 15, Chen Dike died of illness at the age of 76. Chen Dike, known as the "TVB royal gangster king", was promoted by Liu Jialiang to enter the industry as a martial arts instructor in the 60s, officially joined TVB in 1979, and has performed more than 280 sets of dramas over the years. Therefore, he has become a recognized villain expert in the Hong Kong film and television industry, adding an indispensable brilliance to the Hong Kong entertainment industry and becoming a dazzling golden green leaf.
11. Dawn poems
On March 28, Limingshi, who fell into a coma, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 58. Limingshi is a jade singer known for her strength in the nineties, and was once a goddess in the minds of many otaku, and after getting married in 1998, she began to fade the entertainment industry, and after the divorce, she made a comeback in 2017. In July last year, Li Mingshi unfortunately suffered from esophageal cancer, although after more than half a year of active treatment, but unfortunately could not control the spread of cancer cells, in the last moments of her life, the disease tortured her to the point of inmobility and bedridden.
12, Chen Junfu
On April 15, Taiwanese artist Chen Junfu, whose stage name was "Wild Boar", died suddenly at the age of 38. The cause of death was eventually determined to be a cold that led to pneumonia that progressed to sepsis, causing sudden shock. Chen Junfu started his acting career around 2010. At that time, he participated in the "Star Arts Academy" program. He is well-known to the audience for imitating well-known artists such as Yang Zongwei, Li Shengjie, and Xiao Jingteng. and has gone to the mainland to participate in the recording of many variety shows such as "Who Can Amuse Comedy Stars" and "Entertainment Big Stuffy Pot".
13, Liao Junxiong
On May 18, Liao Junxiong unfortunately passed away at the age of 63. In April 2021, Mr. Liu Chun Hung suffered from a medical condition and was diagnosed with a stomach disorder, which was subsequently underwent surgery and medication. With his tenacity and treatment, the stomach cancer was effectively controlled. Liao Junxiong once played a wonderful role as Zhang Asheng, a member of the "Seven Monsters of Jiangnan" in the 80s "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and in the 97 version of "Dragon Babu", he memorably interpreted the role of the Tubo prince, leaving a deep artistic imprint.
14, Taso Qi
On May 9, CCTV host Tian Zongqi suffered an accidental fall from a high altitude in Bangkok, Thailand, and unfortunately passed away at the age of 42. Born in 1982 in the beautiful city of Enshi, Hubei Province, Tian Zongqi successfully entered the door of Wuhan University with his extraordinary talent for learning, specializing in the field of journalism and communication, and began his academic journey. At the age of 23, Tian Zongqi rose to prominence in 2005 and took over the commentary of multi-sport events such as volleyball and curling with outstanding ability.
15, Shi Weijian
On May 12, Shi Weijian, a famous performing artist and star of the movie "The Legend of Tianyun Mountain", died in Beijing at the age of 89. With his excellent acting skills, Shi Weijian's wonderful performances in dramas such as "Liu Hulan", "One Servant and Two Masters", and "Peach Blossom Fan" have won the warm pursuit of the audience. As the director of the theater, he has shown extraordinary leadership, successfully solved the housing problems of a large number of employees, and demonstrated his humanistic care for the team.
16, Yan Guoliang
On May 25, Hong Kong actor Yan Guoliang died of pneumonia at the age of 72. He has worked on TVB in Hong Kong for more than 20 years, and has written a brilliant chapter of licorice actor with solid acting skills and professionalism. His masterpieces include "The Blossom of the Season", "The Golden Years", "Extravagant Heroes", "Imperial Court Order No. 1", "Full House" and the high-tech "VR Demon Hunter", each of which is a classic not to be missed.
17, Zhang Lei
On June 12, Zhang Lei, the outstanding vice president of the Beijing Extreme Sports Association and an important promoter of parkour in China, passed away in Beijing at the age of 39 due to ineffective medical treatment. In addition to "October Siege", he has also participated in the filming of many works, such as "Martial Arts", "3D Havoc in Heaven", "Frozen Rebirth Gate", and "Special Identity". also cooperated with the "charter man" Yuan Hua to shoot the TV series "Legend of Shaolin Temple 3". In addition to stand-ins, Zhang Lei is also responsible for teaching some "emergency" technical actions, such as the Spring Festival Gala in 2020, the topic of Zhang Yixing learning to do backflips in three days rushed to the hot search, and his coach is also Zhang Lei.
18. Chen alcohol
On June 19, the famous broadcast artist Chen Yu passed away at the age of 91, leaving people with deep regret. In the field of literature, he has written a large number of works, whether short stories or long works, which are often met by the public through radio. In addition to the programs of the broadcasting and television station, Chen Yu swept the country with his literary works such as "Railway Guerrilla", "Red Rock", "Fire King Kong", and "Ten Thousand Mountains Are Red", which became a generation of classics. Not only can he read many audio-visual works, but he is also very interested in "The Story King". Over the years, his performances have not only won the recognition of the author, but also loved by thousands of viewers.
19, Wang Tiecheng
On June 21, the famous actor Wang Tiecheng passed away. He is a widely recognized actor who has presented audiences with a variety of roles over the years, including the film "Song of the Chinese Revolution", the drama "Turning Point" and the children's drama "The Newsboy". With his outstanding performance, he quickly won many awards. In addition to winning Best Actor at the 12th Golden Rooster Awards, he was also selected as an Outstanding Contribution Film Artist. In 1978, he was fortunate enough to participate in the filming of the movie "The River Flows" and played the role of Zhou Enlai for the first time. Wang Tiecheng has only played one role in his life. He was a frank man who gave up many theatrical opportunities to take care of his son.
20, Wang Yunyi
On the evening of June 28, singer Wang Yunyi, who participated in the first season of "The Voice of China", passed away at the age of 38. Wang Yunyi, formerly known as Wang Hui, in 2012, participated in the competition of Zhejiang Satellite TV's "The Voice of China Season 1" with a bald head, and won the turn of Liu Huan, Na Ying, Yu Chengqing, and Yang Kun with his hoarse and magnetic voice, and finally won the runner-up in the Yu Chengqing group in the competition. has released singles such as "If Life Is Only Like First Seen" and "There Is a Christmas Alley in Taipei", and sang the theme song of the second season of the TV series "Divine Dog Xiaoqi" "Thank You in This Life".
We deeply regret the passing of these stars, but their contributions and achievements will always be remembered in people's hearts. Through their efforts and talents, they have brought countless classic works and unforgettable moments to the entertainment industry. Their passing makes us cherish the precious legacy they left behind and pass on their spirit.
In short, the stars who unfortunately passed away in the first half of 2024, their passing makes us deeply saddened and reluctant. But we are confident that their contributions and achievements will always be remembered in people's hearts. Let us remember them, pay tribute to them, and pass on their immortal light. At the same time, we must also cherish life, pay attention to health, and create a better future for ourselves and others.