Veteran Hokkien Singer Chen Ying-chieh Dies; Colleagues Mourn Loss

The Taiwanese entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran Hokkien singer Chen Ying-chieh, who passed away last night. News of her death has sent shockwaves through the community. Singer Lo Shi-feng, who shared a memorable duet of "Taipei Tonight is Cold and Lonely" with Chen and co-hosted programs with her, expressed his heartbreak. "Learning this news makes me very sad and reluctant to part," Lo said. "It is a great loss to have such a unique and talented elder sister leave us. I hope she has a good journey."

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Learning this news makes me very sad and reluctant to part. It is a great loss to have such a unique and talented elder sister leave us. I hope she has a good journey.

Hsu Fu-kai, a Golden Melody Award winner, also paid tribute to Chen Ying-chieh. He posted a black image on his social media in mourning and shared a photo of them together. "...only more sadness. Sister Chen, have a good journey. Thank you for giving me encouragement and guidance on my life's path. We will meet again in the next life," Hsu wrote. The classic duet sung by Chen and Lo is now considered a final, poignant performance.

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...only more sadness. Sister Chen, have a good journey. Thank you for giving me encouragement and guidance on my life's path. We will meet again in the next life.