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Wang Tong consoles Fu Zichun's widow: 'We both understand'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese actor Fu Zichun died of acute leukemia on June 7 at the age of 46.
  • His close friend and colleague Wang Tong expressed her grief, initially being shocked into silence before finally crying during a performance at sea.
  • Wang Tong visited Fu Zichun's widow, offering comfort and finding solace in shared grief and perceived signs from their late loved ones.

Actress Wang Tong is mourning the sudden death of her close friend and colleague, Fu Zichun, who passed away from acute leukemia on June 7 at the age of 46. Wang Tong, who had a deep bond with Fu Zichun from their many collaborations on Taiwanese dramas, described her initial reaction as "shocked into petrification" upon hearing the news.

On June 7, the day of departure, I received the devastating news of Fu Zichun's sudden death. I was so shocked that I was completely petrified, unable to cry.

— Wang TongDescribing her initial reaction to the news of Fu Zichun's death.

She was on a cruise when she received the devastating news. For two days, she suppressed her emotions until a performance on June 9. While singing "Moonlight in the City," her grief overwhelmed her, and she finally broke down in tears. "I realized that I might be gradually accepting it," she shared on Facebook.

Wang Tong invited her fellow passengers to sing along, creating a "gentle send-off at sea." Upon disembarking on June 12, she immediately went to Fu Zichun's wake. There, she embraced his widow, Corrinna, finding a profound connection in their shared experience of losing a husband. "We didn't need to say anything; we both understood," Wang Tong wrote.

During the performance on the ship, I dedicated 'Moonlight in the City' to you all. During the performance, emotions surged, and I finally cried... I realized that I might be gradually accepting it.

— Wang TongRecounting her emotional release during a performance at sea.

Despite the profound sadness, Wang Tong and Corrinna found a sense of comfort, believing that both Fu Zichun and Wang Tong's late husband, Ai Cheng, were sending them "little surprises" to let them know they are still present. Wang Tong reassured their departed loved ones, "Don't worry. We will be alright. We will carry on bravely with love and memories."

After disembarking the next day, I immediately went to see you and Jiaqi. Jiaqi and I hugged each other tightly. We didn't need to say anything; we both understood.

— Wang TongDescribing her meeting with Fu Zichun's widow.

The deep connection between Wang Tong and Fu Zichun stemmed from their mutual friend, Ai Cheng. Fu Zichun and Ai Cheng became roommates in 2010 while filming "Rookie Diary." Their friendship grew, and after Ai Cheng began dating Wang Tong in 2012, she also became close with Fu Zichun, leading to multiple collaborations in MinTV dramas.

Hey, don't worry. We will be alright. We will carry on bravely with love and memories.

— Wang TongAddressing her late husband and Fu Zichun.
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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.

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