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David Wei Wong Dies Suddenly; Annie Yi Remembers His Beauty

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Veteran musician David Wei Wong died in Honolulu, Hawaii, at age 61.
  • His family has not disclosed the cause of death, though he had heart issues four years ago.
  • Numerous entertainment figures, including Annie Yi and Jam Hsiao, expressed their grief and condolences.

Veteran musician David Wei Wong has died in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the age of 61. His family has not yet revealed the cause of his passing, though he was hospitalized for heart failure four years prior.

News of Wong's death prompted widespread mourning from across the entertainment industry. Among those expressing sorrow were Golden Horse Award winner Shu Qi and Golden Melody Award winner Jam Hsiao. Singer Annie Yi, who resides in Singapore, shared her grief on Facebook, writing, "It's truly too sudden. Rest in peace, David. May you have a smooth journey. Thank you for all the beauty you once brought."

Wong was known for his hit songs such as "You Got Me Drunk" and "Make Everyone Heartbreak." Last year, he was nominated for a Golden Bell Award for Best Newcomer for his work on "The Outsider Doctor." A lawyer's statement indicated that Wong passed away suddenly at his sister's home, and that he had been eagerly anticipating a musical comeback in the past month.

It's truly too sudden. Rest in peace, David. May you have a smooth journey. Thank you for all the beauty you once brought.

— Annie YiThe veteran singer expressed her grief on Facebook upon hearing of Wong's death.
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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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