Chinese music stars deceased in Lung cancer
Here are 1 famous musicians from China died in Lung cancer:
Wong Jim
Wong Jim (March 16, 1941 Panyu District-November 24, 2004 Hong Kong) a.k.a. 黃霑, 黄沾, James Wong Jim, James Wong, wong4 zim1, 黃湛森, Jim Wong, Wong4 Jaam3 Sam1, Uncle Jim, huang2 zhan1, Wong Jum-sum or Wong Jim was a Chinese actor, film score composer, lyricist, film director, screenwriter, presenter and journalist. His children are called Ursule Wong, Wong Yue Hon and Wong Yue Man.
His most well known albums: Once Upon a Time in China.
Wong Jim was born in Panyu District, Guangdong, China in 1941. He began his career in Hong Kong's entertainment industry in the 1960s as a journalist and presenter. He later went on to become a successful lyricist, having written many hit songs for popular artists such as Alan Tam and Anita Mui. Wong also composed scores for over 60 films and directed a handful of movies in the 1980s and 1990s.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Wong Jim was known for his political activism. He was a prominent figure in the 1980s democracy movement in Hong Kong and was a vocal critic of the Chinese government's policies towards Hong Kong. He was also known for his philanthropy, having established a number of educational scholarships for students in need.
Wong Jim passed away on November 24, 2004 in Hong Kong at the age of 63, leaving behind a legacy as one of Hong Kong's most influential and beloved cultural icons.
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