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Singer Wai Wong, known for "You Get Me Drunk," dies at 61 in Hawaii; William So mourns

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Veteran musician and actor Wai Wong, known for hits like "You Get Me Drunk," died in Honolulu on June 2 at age 61.
  • Hong Kong singer William So paid tribute to Wong, expressing honor in performing his work and wishing him peace.
  • Wong, who had a nearly 40-year career, also recently acted in and composed for a Taiwanese drama, showcasing his versatile talent.

Veteran musician and actor Wai Wong, celebrated for his hits "You Get Me Drunk" and "Let Everyone's Heart Break," passed away in Honolulu on June 2 at the age of 61. His death was announced in Taiwan.

Hong Kong singer William So took to Facebook on June 15 to honor the late artist. So, who previously had a hit with "Two People, One World," a song for which Wong composed the music, shared a music video of the song. He expressed his honor in performing Wong's work, bidding farewell to "Brother Dawei" and wishing him peace.

Wong, with a career spanning nearly 40 years, had recently ventured into acting, taking on a role in the drama "The Outsiders." He also composed music for a Taiwanese drama after a 30-year hiatus, demonstrating his enduring talent as both a musician and an actor. His multifaceted contributions were cherished by a large fanbase.

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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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