Taiwanese Actor Fu Tzu-chun Dies Suddenly of Acute Leukemia at 46

The sudden death of 46-year-old actor Fu Tzu-chun from acute leukemia has sent shockwaves through Taiwan's entertainment industry. Fu, known for his roles in popular television dramas, passed away at MacKay Memorial Hospital in Tamsui.

His passing comes as a profound shock, especially as he had recently been actively promoting his upcoming public television program, "Ha! The Truth Is Revealed." Just four days prior, Fu posted on his Facebook page, sharing photos from the show's recording where he appeared in good spirits and robust health. His sudden departure has left fans and friends in disbelief.

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Even after a night, I think many people still can't understand and accept how Fu Tzu-chun could leave on the day he fell ill?

Veteran media personality Di Zhi-wei shared his grief online, noting the difficulty many have in accepting Fu's rapid decline. Di recalled Fu as a man of science, originally studying finance and computational mathematics before unexpectedly entering acting school at his father's suggestion. He spent over two decades in the industry, steadily rising to become a leading actor in prime-time dramas. Fu was widely perceived as exceptionally healthy, having recently enjoyed a hot spring trip with his wife and returned from Bali just days before his illness took hold. He even demonstrated impressive physical fitness by performing a one-handed push-up on a television program recently.

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It's hard to describe the feeling, seeing someone yesterday, and today they are suddenly gone.

Di Zhi-wei expressed the profound sense of loss, comparing Fu's sudden absence to the difficult cancer journeys of his own father-in-law and the late singer Kao Ling-feng. While those battles allowed for family presence, Fu's abrupt end was jarring. "It's hard to describe the feeling," Di wrote, "seeing someone yesterday, and today they are suddenly gone."

Reflecting on the improving condition of his friend Shen Yu-lin after chemotherapy, Di emphasized the fragility of life. He urged the public to prioritize regular health check-ups and not to ignore warning signs. "Fu Tzu-chun, rest in peace," he concluded. "Family and friends, please accept my condolences and take care. I hope we all cherish our health and the people we care about and love even more."

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Fu Tzu-chun, rest in peace. Family, friends, please accept my condolences and take care. I hope we all cherish our health and the people we care about and love even more.