Fans Remember Late Hong Kong Star Danny Chan on His 68th Birthday

Fans remembered late Hong Kong star Danny Chan on what would have been his 68th birthday, posting tributes on Threads. Chan died suddenly at Hong Kong's Queen Mary Hospital on October 25, 1993, at the age of 35.

One fan wrote: “As the years pass and time rushes by, countless people still think deeply of you. Your singing has crossed the long years and remains gentle as ever. Your talent and character live forever in each melody. Every year, on this day, we continue to remember you. Danny, may you be peaceful and happy in another world. We will always love you.”

Chan worked as a singer, composer, lyricist, record producer, music producer, actor and host. He remained active in Hong Kong's music and film industries from 1979 to 1992.

He was regarded as one of the leading figures of 1980s Hong Kong pop music and was associated with the group known as the “Three Musketeers of Central.” His best-known songs included “Wait,” “What I Am Asking for in This Life,” “Ripple,” “I Particularly Like You,” “Treasure This Evening,” “Deeply in Love with You” and “Applause.” He received a posthumous Golden Needle Award in 2009.

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As the years pass and time rushes by, countless people still think deeply of you. Your singing has crossed the long years and remains gentle as ever. Your talent and character live forever in each melody. Every year, on this day, we continue to remember you. Danny, may you be peaceful and happy in another world. We will always love you.