Hong Kong actor Benz Hui Siu Hung dies at 76
(ECNS) -- Renowned Hong Kong actor Benz Hui Siu Hung passed away at around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the age of 76 due to multiple organ failure caused by cancer, according to a statement released by his close friend Maria Luisa Leitao on behalf of his family.
Off-screen, Benz was known for his gentle personality and warm demeanor, earning him deep respect and wide affection across China's entertainment industry. During his final days, many of his close friends set aside their work to visit him at the hospital.
Veteran actor couple Michael Miu and Jaime Chik made several visits to him. His longtime friend Maria stayed by his bedside frequently, helping to handle various matters on behalf of the family.
Renowned TVB producer Lam Chi Wah also visited Hui in the hospital.
His family expressed gratitude for the visits and support of friends in recent days and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Born on November 4, 1948, in Hong Kong, Hui hailed from a distinguished family with roots in Shantou, Guangdong Province. His great-great-grandfather Xu Yingkui was an adopted son of Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and served as Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang Province. His granduncle Xu Chongzhi was one of the founders of the Huangpu (Whampoa) Military Academy, and his grandaunt Xu Guangping was the wife of Lu Xun, a celebrated Chinese writer.
In a 2016 interview, Hui humbly reflected on his family background, saying that his family was very large, with over a dozen branches. A prestigious lineage did not determine his life, and he still had to work hard for himself.
Hui was known for his humility and warmth. In one of his video messages, he shared a heartfelt belief: "Cherish the people who are good to you right now."
(By Gong Weiwei)