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Actor Fu Tzu-chun Dies of Leukemia at 46; Colleague Chen De-hsiu in Shock

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese actor Chen De-hsiu expressed shock and disbelief at the sudden death of his colleague Fu Tzu-chun from acute leukemia.
  • Fu Tzu-chun, aged 46, passed away just four days after promoting their appearance on a TV show together.
  • Chen De-hsiu remembered Fu Tzu-chun as a humble and excellent actor, lamenting his untimely departure.

Taiwanese actor Chen De-hsiu is in disbelief following the sudden death of his colleague Fu Tzu-chun, who passed away at the age of 46 from acute leukemia. The news came as a shock to the entertainment industry, especially as Fu Tzu-chun had been actively promoting their recent appearance on a TV show hosted by Harlem Yu just four days prior.

Hearing this news, I really can't believe it.

— Chen De-hsiuExpressing his shock at the sudden death of his colleague Fu Tzu-chun.

Chen De-hsiu shared his grief on social media, stating that the news was "really too sudden" and that he initially thought he had misheard when informed. He recalled a recent backstage conversation with Fu Tzu-chun during their TV recording, where they discussed show rules. Chen De-hsiu remembered Fu Tzu-chun humbly admitting he might not know many answers and sharing anecdotes from past filming experiences.

The news was really too sudden.

— Chen De-hsiuDescribing his reaction upon learning of Fu Tzu-chun's passing.

"Hearing this news, I really can't believe it," Chen De-hsiu wrote. He concluded by expressing his deep sadness, calling Fu Tzu-chun a "very good and excellent actor" and mourning his loss.

We were still chatting backstage, discussing the show's rules, and he humbly said he might not know many answers... He also shared things about previous filming.

— Chen De-hsiuRecalling his last interactions with Fu Tzu-chun during a TV show recording.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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