Hong Kong Actor Patrick Tse Dies at 89; Ex-Girlfriend Coco Remembers His Kindness

Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse, known as "Brother Number Four," passed away at the age of 89 due to pneumonia on July 16. His former girlfriend, Coco, who is 40 years his junior, has publicly mourned his death. After the news broke, she changed her social media profile picture to black as a sign of grief.

Coco, who was in a relationship with Tse for 12 years, recently spoke about their enduring connection. She revealed that their last meeting was at a dinner with a mutual friend in Hong Kong. "I was very sad when we broke up, and now so many years have passed, we haven't seen each other again," she said, reflecting on their separation.

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I was very sad when we broke up, and now so many years have passed, we haven't seen each other again.

Despite being apart for eight years, Coco expressed deep gratitude for Tse's past kindness and support. "It's really hard to meet someone who treated me like he did again," she admitted. She confessed that she often compares new romantic interests to Tse, hoping they would offer the same level of care, but found it difficult to find someone comparable.

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It's really hard to meet someone who treated me like he did again.

Coco also shared a poignant story of Tse's generosity. When she faced financial hardship due to investment losses, Tse did not hesitate to help. He even sold a Rolls-Royce car, a gift from his son Nicholas Tse, to provide her with the necessary funds. This act of kindness remains a significant memory for Coco, cementing Tse's irreplaceable place in her life.

Addressing rumors about their meeting, Coco clarified that they were introduced by a friend at a coffee shop in Shanghai, not a nightclub. She described Tse as dashing and unpretentious upon their first meeting, but also warm, considerate, and gentlemanly in private. He offered her advice on investments and suggested buying gold for value preservation. Even years after their separation, her tone when speaking of him remains filled with appreciation.

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He even sold a Rolls-Royce car, a gift from his son Nicholas Tse, to provide her with the necessary funds.