Here are 2 famous actors from China died at 41:
Bu Wancang (April 5, 2015 Anhui-April 5, 1974 Hong Kong) otherwise known as Richard Poh, Wancang Bu or Baak Maan Chong was a Chinese screenwriter, film director, cinematographer and actor.
He died as a result of stroke.
Bu Wancang was an important figure in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema, having contributed a great deal to the development of the industry in the 1940s and 1950s. He directed more than 80 films, and his work included a wide range of genres, from historical epics to martial arts films. Bu also wrote dozens of screenplays and served as a cinematographer on some of his own films. In addition to his contributions to the film industry, Bu was also an accomplished actor, appearing in several of his own films as well as others. Despite passing away at the relatively young age of 59, Bu Wancang left an indelible mark on Chinese cinema and is remembered as one of the pioneers of the Hong Kong film industry.
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Fu Biao (September 27, 1963 Beijing-August 30, 2005 Beijing) was a Chinese actor. He had one child, Zien Fu.
He died caused by liver tumour.
Fu Biao graduated from the Central Drama Academy in Beijing and began his acting career in 1985. He rose to fame in the 1990s for his roles in various films and TV dramas such as "The Kidnap," "The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung," and "Silver Snake Legend."
Aside from acting, Fu Biao also ventured into directing and producing. He co-produced and starred in the film "Struggle" in 2002, which won the Best Picture award at the Cairo International Film Festival.
Fu Biao was also known for his philanthropic works. He founded the Fu Biao Charity Fund to help children suffering from heart disease and donated a large portion of his earnings to charity.
His passing in 2005 was deeply mourned by many fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.
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