Veteran actor Wang Kai dies at 43; co-star Lai Hui-ru mourns 'son'

The Taiwanese entertainment industry is mourning the sudden death of 43-year-old actor Wang Kai (real name Wang Jian-long), who passed away at his home on July 26. The unexpected news has sent shockwaves through the industry, leaving many of his former collaborators in deep sorrow.

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After calming down, I looked through our old photos, and it brought back the happy moments when we were filming together.

Actress Lai Hui-ru, who portrayed Wang Kai's mother in the popular民視 (FTV) drama "The City of Feeling" (多情城市), expressed her profound grief and disbelief. She shared cherished photos of them together on social media, reminiscing about their happy times filming the series. Lai Hui-ru recalled that her role as a mother in "The City of Feeling" was her first, and Wang Kai had jokingly remarked it was the first time someone so much younger had played his mother.

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I really didn't expect to receive such devastating news. Heavens, why are you so cruel?

Their on-screen mother-son bond extended beyond the drama, with Wang Kai continuing to affectionately call her "Mom" even after filming concluded. The news of his passing has left Lai Hui-ru heartbroken, lamenting, "I really didn't expect to receive such devastating news. Heavens, why are you so cruel?" She also expressed sorrow over the recent loss of two talented individuals from the entertainment circle in quick succession, bidding farewell to Wang Kai and wishing him peace while asking him to watch over his mother and sister.

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In a short period, the entertainment industry has lost two such outstanding people. Cheng Hao, Kai'er, all unhappiness and worries are gone. Rest in peace, and bless your mother and sister's health.