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Taiwanese Actor Fu Zichun Dies at 46 from Acute Leukemia; Colleagues Mourn

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese actor Fu Zichun died at age 46 from acute leukemia.
  • He was known for his roles in several popular Taiwanese dramas, including 'Rookies' Diary' and 'Golden Years'.
  • Actor Pan Bo-hsi expressed his grief, remembering Fu as a kind, humorous, and professional colleague.

Taiwanese actor Fu Zichun has died at the age of 46 following complications from acute leukemia. The beloved actor passed away on June 7 after being rushed to Mackay Memorial Hospital in Tamsui, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

I was lucky to have worked with Brother Zichun on four dramas. From my ignorance when I first entered the industry to the helplessness I sometimes felt later, Brother Zichun was there, making the workplace full of laughter every day.

โ€” Pan Bo-hsiRecalling his working relationship with the late actor Fu Zichun.

Fu was a familiar face on Taiwanese television, starring in numerous popular dramas. He collaborated with actor Pan Bo-hsi on four series: 'Rookies' Diary,' 'Coming Home,' 'Passionate City,' and 'Golden Years.' Pan Bo-hsi shared his profound sadness and disbelief at Fu's passing, recounting their time working together.

"I was lucky to have worked with Brother Zichun on four dramas," Pan Bo-hsi wrote on Facebook early on June 8. "From my ignorance when I first entered the industry to the helplessness I sometimes felt later, Brother Zichun was there, making the workplace full of laughter every day." Pan remembered Fu's ability to lighten difficult filming days with his humor and his dedication to his craft.

He was a low-key, down-to-earth, kind, and slightly goofy big brother to the younger actors. Thank you, Brother Zichun, for often giving me rides to work, and thank you for always reminding me to be serious! Be diligent!

โ€” Pan Bo-hsiDescribing Fu Zichun's personality and mentorship.

Pan described Fu as a "low-key, down-to-earth, kind, and slightly goofy big brother" to the younger actors. He recalled Fu's generosity, often giving him rides, and his consistent encouragement to "be serious! Be diligent!" Fu was known for his professionalism and strict self-discipline, serving as an inspiration to many. "Although I am very reluctant, I still wish you well! Brother Zichun, travel well," Pan concluded, expressing his deep sense of loss.

Brother Zichun was always professional and strict with himself, and he is my eternal role model! Although I am very reluctant, I still wish you well! Brother Zichun, travel well.

โ€” Pan Bo-hsiExpressing admiration for Fu Zichun's work ethic and bidding farewell.
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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.