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After 4 Strokes, 'Little Wildcat' Wu Hsiu-chu Returns to Stage at Nearly 80, Inspires Cancer Fan

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Veteran singer Wu Hsiu-chu, nicknamed "Little Wildcat," returned to the stage at nearly 80 years old after suffering four strokes.
  • She encouraged a fan battling cancer, sharing her own recovery journey from being unable to walk or speak.
  • The fan, inspired by Wu's performance and resilience, expressed gratitude after her successful surgery and vowed to regain her health.

Veteran Taiwanese singer Wu Hsiu-chu, known as "Little Wildcat," has made a remarkable comeback to the stage at nearly 80 years old. The beloved artist, famous for her hits in the 1970s, had previously suffered four strokes, leaving her unable to walk or speak at one point. Despite these challenges, Wu dedicated herself to rehabilitation, gradually regaining her ability to speak, walk, and write.

As long as you persevere, you can definitely regain your health!

โ€” Wu Hsiu-chuWu encouraged her fan, who was battling cancer, by sharing her own experience of recovering from multiple strokes.

Her return to performing was prompted by an invitation from friends to sing at a venue in Caotun. Among the audience was Lin Li-shu, a fan battling breast cancer. Lin, initially feeling weak and depressed from chemotherapy, was deeply moved by Wu's energetic performance of "Love Is Not Possession." The singer's vitality on stage, despite her age and past health struggles, had a profound impact on Lin.

During a post-performance meeting, Lin shared her cancer diagnosis with Wu. The singer responded by recounting her own arduous recovery from multiple strokes, offering words of encouragement: "As long as you persevere, you can definitely regain your health." This conversation provided Lin with significant motivation.

Love Is Not Possession

โ€” Wu Hsiu-chuThe title of the song Wu performed that deeply inspired her fan.

Lin underwent surgery to remove her left breast on July 13 and recovered quickly, being discharged after four days. A month after her surgery, she returned to Caotun to see Wu perform again. The two met before the show, with Wu expressing happiness for Lin's recovery and reminding her to "take good care of your body." They plan to sing their classic duet, "Love Is Not Possession," together next time.

Take good care of your body

โ€” Wu Hsiu-chuWu's reminder to her fan after her successful surgery.
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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.