Singer Wong Da-wei reportedly dies in Hawaii; girlfriend questions inheritance claims
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese singer-songwriter Wai-Leung Wong (Wong Da-wei) has reportedly died in Hawaii on June 2.
- His girlfriend, Vicky, expressed shock and grief, stating she missed his "head seven" mourning period because she was unaware of his death.
- Vicky is questioning the legal standing of Wong's sisters as sole heirs, as their mother and brothers are still alive, and plans to seek legal assistance to uncover the truth about his death.
Renowned Taiwanese singer-songwriter Wai-Leung Wong, known as Wong Da-wei, has reportedly passed away in Hawaii on June 2. His girlfriend of over 20 years, Vicky, revealed the news with profound shock and sorrow, stating she was only notified yesterday and had missed his "head seven" mourning period, a significant traditional observance.
Vicky expressed deep skepticism regarding a statement issued by Wong's sisters, Consulina Wong and Joann Wong, through their lawyer. The statement declared the sisters as the sole legal heirs and designated their law firm as the exclusive contact for Wong's musical assets. Vicky contested this, pointing out that Wong's mother and two younger brothers are still living, making the claim of sole heirship legally questionable.
Questions surrounding the exact cause of Wong's sudden death remain. Vicky is challenging the legitimacy of the sisters' legal representation and plans to enlist the help of lawyer Huang San-san. Her immediate goal is to expedite travel documents to Hong Kong to meet Wong's mother. She hopes to secure representation from Wong's mother and brothers, which would enable her and her lawyer to travel to Hawaii to investigate the circumstances of Wong's passing. "If he really is gone, I will let him go peacefully!" Vicky stated, emphasizing her desire for truth and closure.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.