Widow Reveals Actor Fu Tzu-chun's Deep Kindness, Unseen Charitable Acts
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The widow of Taiwanese actor Fu Tzu-chun, who died of leukemia at 46, shared memories of their early relationship.
- She revealed his deeply kind nature, noting he wouldn't even kill mosquitoes and was compassionate towards all living things.
- His charitable acts, including donating change and receipts and feeding the homeless, were also highlighted by his wife.
Corrinna, the widow of beloved Taiwanese actor Fu Tzu-chun, has broken her silence nearly a month after his passing from acute leukemia at the age of 46. She has been sharing her grief and memories on social media, recently posting a heartfelt tribute that revealed the humble beginnings of their relationship and his extraordinary kindness.
Our love started from this small rented apartment. Sister Hsin was an important connection between us. She found me immediately when something happened and stayed with me until the end.
She recounted how their love story started in a small rented apartment, with actress Fang Hsin playing a significant role in their lives. Corrinna shared a touching photo of the three of them painting their nails together, a stark contrast to the present reality of separation. "Looking at the photos, I can't help but cry," she wrote, "but I've decided to document all your good deeds."
Fu Tzu-chun, known for his tough-guy image on screen, was a gentle soul in private, so much so that he reportedly "couldn't bear to kill a mosquito." His wife explained that they used a bug-catching net to capture insects, only to release them immediately afterward. The couple avoided insecticides, preferring natural pest control methods. His compassion extended to his diet, as he disliked eating live seafood.
Kind Tzu-chun couldn't even kill mosquitoes. The bug net was our tool for catching mosquitoes, and we would release them the next second. We never sprayed any insecticides and absolutely insisted on natural pest control products.
Beyond his gentle nature, Fu Tzu-chun was known for his quiet acts of charity. Corrinna shared that he would empty his pockets of change into donation boxes at convenience stores and give all his receipts to charity. He also regularly distributed meals to the homeless at train stations. During a major earthquake, when their fish tank broke and spilled its inhabitants, Fu Tzu-chun's immediate concern was to save the fish and shrimp, not his property.
Every time he went to a convenience store, he would empty his pocket change into the donation box and donate all his receipts to the plant-based people.
He treated fans with genuine warmth, often sending video messages to offer encouragement and comfort. Corrinna expressed pride and sorrow over his lifelong commitment to helping others without seeking recognition. "You respected and valued life so much, yet you always minimized yourself and acted anonymously. That's the husband I love the most," she wrote. She concluded with a promise of eternal love, stating, "Husband, we will find each other again. I love you, and my location will always be open for you."
You respected and valued life so much. But you always minimized yourself and acted anonymously. That's the husband I love the most.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.