Fu Zichun's Seventh Day: First Love Girlfriend Afraid to Enter Mourning Hall, Fear of Collapse Revealed
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- Actor Fu Zichun died of acute leukemia at age 46 on May 7.
- On the seventh day after his death, his former co-star Lai Hui-ru visited his mourning hall but could not bring herself to enter, fearing she would break down.
- Lai Hui-ru shared that Fu Zichun was her first male lead in a drama and considered him a benefactor and family member, promising to accompany him on his final journey.
Taiwanese actor Fu Zichun, known for his roles in Taiwanese dramas, passed away on May 7 due to acute leukemia at the age of 46. His death has deeply affected his colleagues and friends, particularly actress Lai Hui-ru, who played his first love in the drama "Feng Shui Shi Jia."
Walking to the door, I suddenly didn't want to go in. I was afraid, afraid of seeing your photo and breaking down.
Yesterday marked the seventh day since Fu Zichun's passing, a significant milestone in mourning rituals. Lai Hui-ru visited his mourning hall, but the emotional weight of his absence was so profound that she hesitated at the entrance. "I was afraid, afraid of seeing your photo and breaking down," she confessed in a social media post.
I know you like lively occasions and dislike crying, but I really can't control myself. As soon as I entered and saw your handsome photo, and then saw your wife, I couldn't hold back my tears.
Fu Zichun was Lai Hui-ru's first leading man when she entered the world of eight o'clock dramas. Their shared experiences on set forged a strong bond, with Lai Hui-ru viewing him not just as a friend, but as a benefactor and a member of her family. She recalled crying uncontrollably at a rest stop upon hearing the news of his death, unable to accept the sudden loss.
It's strange, this drink feels particularly different, mixed with tears and longing.
Despite her fear of collapsing, Lai Hui-ru eventually entered the hall. She noted Fu Zichun's preference for lively gatherings and dislike for excessive crying, yet tears flowed freely upon seeing his photo and his wife. She shared a final drink of whiskey with him, describing the experience as uniquely poignant, a blend of tears and remembrance. Lai Hui-ru reassured him that his acting family would see him through his final journey and asked him to watch over his wife, a sentiment that resonated deeply with netizens.
All your brothers and sisters will accompany you on this final journey. Please bless your wife well.
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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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