Veteran Singer Wai Wong Dies in Hawaii at 61

Veteran singer Wai Wong, celebrated for his soulful voice and iconic songs like "You Got Me Drunk" and "Make Everyone Heartbreak," has died in Hawaii at the age of 61. His passing on June 2 has sent ripples of grief through the music community and beyond.

Wong's extensive catalog includes enduring hits that have resonated with audiences for years. "You Got Me Drunk," in particular, has been reinterpreted by a generation of artists, including Andy Lau, Huang Hsiao-mei, Eason Chan, Jam Hsiao, and Wang Leehom, underscoring its timeless appeal.

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Thank you for your contribution to music, thank you for bringing us so much beautiful music and memories. You will always be a legend in our hearts, we will miss you forever.

Fellow musicians and public figures have shared their sorrow. Jam Hsiao, a Golden Melody Award winner, posted a heartfelt tribute on social media, thanking Wong for his musical contributions and the "beautiful music and memories" he provided. Hsiao remembered Wong as "a legend in our hearts."

Wong also had a close personal connection with former Taipei Deputy Mayor Huang Shan-shan, whom he had known for over two decades. He even composed the campaign song "33 Theme" for her 2022 mayoral bid. Upon hearing the news of his death, Huang Shan-shan expressed her deep sadness on Facebook, posting, "RIP my family," to convey her profound sense of loss.

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R.I.P. my family