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Patrick Tse Cremated Privately, Fulfilling His Wish for a Low-Key Farewell

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse, 89, passed away from pneumonia on April 16.
  • His children, Nicholas Tse and Jennifer Tse, confirmed his death and stated that his funeral was held privately, adhering to his wishes.
  • Tse had requested a low-key farewell, wanting to be remembered during his happiest moments.

Hong Kong cinema icon Patrick Tse has passed away at the age of 89. The veteran actor died on April 16 due to pneumonia, with his children, actor Nicholas Tse and Jennifer Tse, confirming the news. The family honored Tse's final wishes by holding a private cremation ceremony.

According to reports, Tse had expressed a desire to say goodbye during his happiest times and specifically requested that his passing be kept low-key. His children stated in a joint announcement that their father had completed a "splendid and fulfilling life" after a period of "declining health."

Please don't make a big fuss about my funeral, just let me leave quietly.

โ€” Patrick TseHis request to his family regarding his funeral arrangements.

Nicholas and Jennifer Tse remembered their father as "talented and accomplished." They have requested privacy for their family as they grieve and support each other during this difficult time. The announcement came after the funeral arrangements were completed, ensuring Tse's wish for a quiet departure was respected.

Our father experienced a period of declining health before peacefully completing a splendid and fulfilling life. He was immensely talented and achieved extraordinary things.

โ€” Nicholas Tse and Jennifer TseTheir joint statement remembering their father.
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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.