For Zhou Lin's Final Journey, Liu Shangqian Seeks Help from Ex-Girlfriend Chen Meifeng on Facebook
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Veteran entertainer Zhou Lin, 73, was found dead in his rented apartment on July 15.
- Actor Liu Shangqian publicly sought help from his ex-girlfriend, singer Chen Meifeng, via Facebook to arrange Zhou Lin's funeral.
- Chen Meifeng responded quickly, and with the help of friends, Zhou Lin was given a dignified farewell.
Veteran entertainer Zhou Lin, known for co-hosting the show "Happy Fax" with singer Chen Meifeng, was found dead in his rented apartment on July 15 at the age of 73. The news of his passing has deeply saddened the entertainment industry.
As Zhou Lin's memorial service was scheduled for July 20 in Taipei, his close friend Liu Shangqian faced a challenge: he could not contact his ex-girlfriend, Chen Meifeng, who was also Zhou Lin's former co-host. In a public plea, Liu Shangqian left a message on Chen Meifeng's Facebook page on July 16, stating, "Meifeng, Zhou Lin's funeral needs help, please assist, the memorial service is 7/20 noon."
Meifeng, Zhou Lin's funeral needs help, please assist, the memorial service is 7/20 noon.
Chen Meifeng, who had a three-year relationship with Liu Shangqian when she debuted at 21, had since focused on her career. Despite the apparent lack of contact for decades, Chen Meifeng did not hesitate to help. Less than 24 hours after Liu Shangqian's public request, she contacted him, and with the assistance of friends, ensured Zhou Lin received a proper farewell.
Zhou Lin, who had a career spanning hosting, singing, acting, and producing, had been suffering from illness and financial difficulties. However, he reportedly refused external help due to pride. His passing was initially treated as an unidentified body until his sister was contacted. The efforts of Liu Shangqian and Chen Meifeng, along with other friends and family, allowed Zhou Lin to complete his final journey with dignity, highlighting a warm, decades-spanning friendship.
Thank you Meifeng, Baoru contacted me. I will inform you of your old friend's grace at Zhou Lin's spirit tablet, and I wish you health and good fortune!
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.