Singer Huang Ta-wei Dies Suddenly in Hawaii at 61; Girlfriend Seeks Truth, Fellow Star Wang Leehom Mourns
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Veteran singer Huang Ta-wei died suddenly in Hawaii on June 3 at the age of 61.
- His girlfriend expressed a desire to know the truth behind his death, while fellow singer Wang Leehom paid tribute during a concert.
- Huang and Wang had a memorable collaboration in 2019, performing
Veteran singer Huang Ta-wei died suddenly in Hawaii on June 3, at the age of 61. His passing was announced by his family through their lawyer, leaving many shocked.
I just want to know the truth.
His girlfriend, Vicky, expressed her distress, stating, "I just want to know the truth." Meanwhile, fellow singer and Golden Melody Award winner Wang Leehom paid tribute to his friend during his "The Best Place II" world tour concert in Sydney.
Wang Leehom performed "Everyone is Heartbroken" in memory of Huang, telling the audience, "Today there is a song with special meaning. I want to dedicate it to my good friend of many years, my brother in music and in life, David Huang Ta-wei. He was the best. This is his song." The emotional performance moved the audience.
Today there is a song with special meaning. I want to dedicate it to my good friend of many years, my brother in music and in life, David Huang Ta-wei. He was the best. This is his song.
Previously, Wang had posted on social media, "Some singers need to deliberately seek emotion, but David never needed to. The emotion was always in his heart, flowing out naturally." He added, "David, we love you, we miss you." The two artists shared a memorable stage moment in 2019 when Huang joined Wang as a guest at his Taipei concert. Wang accompanied Huang on the violin as he sang "You Got Me Drunk," a performance that has become a cherished memory for fans following Huang's death.
Some singers need to deliberately seek emotion, but David never needed to. The emotion was always in his heart, flowing out naturally. David, we love you, we miss you.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.