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Kung Fu Hustle Star Bruce Leung Dies at 77
20 Jan
Summary
- Bruce Leung, acclaimed martial artist, passed away on January 14.
- He was hailed as one of cinema's Four Dragons alongside Bruce Lee.
- Leung's death was reportedly caused by heart failure.
Renowned martial arts actor Bruce Leung, also known as Leung Choi-sang, has passed away at the age of 77. He died on January 14, surrounded by his family, with reports indicating heart failure as the cause.
Leung was a pivotal figure in Chinese-language martial arts cinema, earning him a place among the "Four Dragons" alongside Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Ti Lung. After establishing his acting career in the 1970s and 1980s, he pursued business ventures before making a highly popular return.
His comeback was notably marked by his villainous portrayal of Beast in Stephen Chow's globally successful 2004 film "Kung Fu Hustle." Tributes have poured in, with Jackie Chan remembering Leung as a "kung fu master" and "outstanding action director" who created classic roles.
