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On October 9, we lost a great Hong Kong action actor, Meng Hai, better known by his original name Meng Jinghai, whose death was grief-stricken at the age of 65.
His death triggered deep condolences from many artists such as Du Dawei, Lu Huiguang, Zhao Yonghong, etc., who posted their condolences on social platforms, and Meng Hai's niece, another artist of TVB, Meng Xixuan, also confirmed that her dear uncle had passed away.
1. Cooperate with a number of Hong Kong stars
Meng Hai is also a disciple of the Hong family class, and his previous movies really made fans love and feel distressed, he looked like Yuan Biao carved out of a mold, and was known as the "public face" among martial arts actors.
Although he was young, he studied under the Peking Opera master Pink Chrysanthemum and studied with star-studded stars such as Chen Baozhu, Xiao Fangfang, Lin Zhengying, Zun Long and Yang Panpan.
Only 10 years old, Meng Hai debuted in the movie "Dust Guest", which was a blockbuster! At the age of 15, his skills were already outstanding and he was favored by Bruce Lee and was destined to perform in the movie "Kirin Palm"! Such an achievement can not only be described as "cow"!
Later, he and Bruce Lee joined hands in "Dragon Fight Tiger Fight", although there are not many scenes, but the performance is very wonderful and impressed the audience.
This talented all-round artist Meng Hai, in addition to being good at performing various roles, he is also a good hand in action guidance, and has also held the responsibility of directing!
He was nominated for "Best Action Direction" at the Hong Kong Film Awards seven times, and finally won this award in 1985 with "Royal Senior Sister"! This achievement is largely due to his hard work and tireless efforts.
Meng Hai's cooperation is not limited to the above superstars, he has also performed on the same stage with Michelle Yeoh, Stephen Chow, Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Yuan Biao, Donnie Yen and many other big names!
Imagine how exciting it would be for so many top stars to gather together to film, and Meng Hai and his brother Lin Zhengying's performance in the same frame is a classic in the hearts of countless fans, which is hard to get tired of!
It's a pity that he died at the age of 65, the old artists left one by one, and the rest are works that are infinitely missed, Meng Hai's niece Meng Xixuan revealed sad news in a telephone interview with the Hong Kong media.
Her uncle, Meng Hai, died on the night of October 9 at the age of 65. Meng Xixuan said: "My father Meng Long is trying his best to help deal with his uncle's aftermath, and we will announce the details of the funeral as soon as possible." ”
Meng Xixuan revealed that Meng Hai was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last year, adding: "My uncle fought bravely against the disease, but unfortunately, his condition did not improve, and tonight, he passed away peacefully." ”
In an interview, his niece Meng Xixuan wept bitterly about Meng Hai's wife and daughter, saying that his family is super hard, and since Meng Hai fell ill, he has spent a lot of time with and taking care of him every day.
In the past six months, the family has slowly adapted to the cruel reality that Meng Hai may die at any time, "The moment of the memorial service of the second uncle really made us feel painful, and we sincerely wish him to rest in peace and no longer suffer from the torment and troubles of illness." ”
Now the family is busy cooking the aftermath for Meng Hai, and the specific arrangements for the funeral will not be announced until a while later, Meng Xixuan is grateful in the interview, especially mentioning the deep friendship of many seniors in the entertainment industry and the martial arts guild to Meng Hai.
"The second uncle has an excellent reputation, and after his illness, so many intimate friends came to visit and care for him every day, which made us deeply gratified and grateful."
Second, last September he also mentioned his old love
Meng Hai's sudden death is unbelievable, because in September last year, he also confided in the media about a six-year relationship with American actress Rovlow.
The two met in 1980, when Rovlow had just arrived in Hong Kong to film, and Meng Hai was a young man who had just begun to develop in the film and television industry, and the two had difficulty communicating due to the language barrier.
But Meng Hai soon began to learn English, and every morning he would call Roflo to ask her to help correct the pronunciation, and the relationship between the two gradually warmed up as time went on.
During the filming of "Royal Senior Sister", Meng Hai and Rovlo played against each other every day, and gradually they began to attract each other, Meng Hai was a very careful person, he noticed that Rovlo did not like Hong Kong food, so he began to learn to make pasta and toast, which he would prepare for Rovlot when he was on set.
In addition, Meng Hai often accompanies Rofolo to shopping and playing, and they go to many places together, such as Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and Mong Kok. During the tour, they also often take pictures of each other.
However, six years later, Rofolo offered to get married and return to the United States to live, while Meng Hai wanted to stay in Hong Kong to continue his career, and they had argued over the matter and tried to resolve the issue, but could not reach a consensus.
Therefore, they can only choose to break up. The romance was a good memory for both Menghai and Rovlo, but in the end they went down different paths.
Later, Meng Hai, the superstar who once had unlimited scenery in front of the scenes, has quietly retired, devoting his energy to behind-the-scenes work, he and his wife live an extremely low-key life, their love story is like a silent old movie, warm and touching, but with an unspeakable secret.
His wife was not part of the circle, and the two met each other to produce a 17-year-old daughter who was in middle school, and she has become a bright spot in their lives.
And the relationship between Meng Hai and Rofolo is like a beautiful porcelain vase, although it was once beautiful, it could not withstand a slight touch.
Marriage, parting, breakup, reunion, these words are like invisible big hands, tearing their fate apart again and again, however, no matter what the outcome, their love is like a movie picture of that era, deeply rooted in our memories.
Third, those old Hong Kong artists who died
Hong Kong, a vibrant and legendary city, has lost many talented old artists in recent years, and their departure is like a bright star falling from the Hong Kong skyline, which is regrettable.
TVB gold medal green leaf Liu Kai Chi, who passed away on March 28, 2021 at the age of 66, Liu Kai Chi is a jewel of Hong Kong's entertainment industry, his acting skills are deep and charming, giving a unique personality and soul to many characters.
His performances in classic movies such as "Infernal Affairs 2" and "The Informant" are unforgettable, however, the death of Liu Kaizhi is sad, and his death is like a star in the Hong Kong film and television industry.
On January 31, 2021, Lin Cong, another legendary old artist and known as one of the "Three Uglies of Shek Kip Mei", died of a heart attack at the age of 76, and Lin Cong starred in countless classic works in his life, such as "The Dragon in the Rivers and Lakes" and "The True Color of Heroes".
His unique acting skills, known for playing villain roles, known as "villain professionals", Lin Cong's death made people regret, and the Hong Kong film industry lost a unique performance artist.
The passing of these old artists seems to have left the sky of Hong Kong without bright stars, and their passing is not only a major blow to the Hong Kong entertainment industry, but also a huge psychological trauma to all the audiences who love them, however, their spirit and works will always remain in our hearts.