As a leader in the film and television industry, CCTV is undoubtedly a stage that domestic hosts yearn for. Its influence and professionalism are unquestionable, not only bringing many classic programs to the audience, but also cultivating many hosts who are both virtuous and artistic.
However, it is regrettable that many excellent hosts of CCTV have passed away due to illness, which can't help but make people sigh that they are jealous of talents.
Xing Zhibin: He was born in Gu'an County, Langfang City, Hebei Province in 1947. In July 1981, he partnered with Zhao Zhongxiang to become male and female anchors, and officially appeared to host "News Network". Over the years, he and Luo Jing have tacitly cooperated on the screen. Xing has always been known for keeping a low profile and has never made any mistakes throughout his career. However, Luo Jing's sudden death made him feel heartbroken, so he resolutely submitted a retirement application. But to everyone's surprise, this CCTV female anchor who once said that she would never accept advertisements actually recorded an advertising video for a company in Weifang, Shandong Province after retirement. The video unexpectedly went viral, causing widespread discussion in society. In the face of doubts from the outside world, Xing Zhibin chose to remain silent, kept a low profile again, and rarely appeared in front of the media again.
Zhao He: He was born in 1961. When he was in middle school, he was full of interest in all kinds of books and dabbled in a wide range of knowledge. After graduation, Zhao He worked at CCTV. However, just as he was about to retire, illness entangled his body. Six months after Zhao He's retirement, his condition suddenly worsened, and he passed away at the age of 61. At an age when he was supposed to enjoy life, he left this world with guilt for his wife.
Luo Jing: Looking back on August 31, 2008, it was the last time Luo Jing broadcast the "News Network" program. For him, every word was like a pain in the bones, but he still completed the broadcast with determination. In that year, Luo Jing was diagnosed with lymphoma, but he didn't tell anyone, he still insisted on working, endured the torture of illness, and stuck to his last post. After that, he withdrew from the stage of "News Network". It wasn't until 2009 that Luo Jing passed away at the age of 48.
Xiao Xiaolin: She founded CCTV's gold medal program "Today's Statement" and recruited Zhang Shaogang and Sa Beining, who is studying law, which has reduced her burden on work. However, in 2017, shortly after choosing to retire, she was diagnosed with advanced rectal cancer. Although she traveled to major hospitals and even went to the United States for treatment, she still could not save the loss of her life and eventually passed away.
Li Yong: He was once one of the most popular hosts in the CCTV variety show industry. His "Lucky 52" and "Very 6+1" are loved by the audience, and he is also very popular. However, in 2013, when Li Yong was at the peak of his career, he chose to leave the stage where he had worked at CCTV for more than ten years, became a teacher at the Communication University of China, and served as a host in other satellite TV programs. When people saw photos of him walking in the United States, many people thought that he was going to immigrate to the United States and prepare to spend his old age there. However, when his wife, Harvin, announced his death, the real reason was revealed. It turned out that Li Yong was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 2017 and frequently traveled to the United States for treatment, but eventually lost the disease.
Zhao Zhongxiang: His status in the hosting industry can be called a national treasure, and he is the first male TV announcer in China. He recorded more than 2,500 episodes of "Animal World", which has become a childhood memory in the hearts of countless people. His dubbed "Man and Nature" was even praised by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and he partnered with Ni Ping to host the 12th Spring Festival Gala, which is known as a benchmark in the hosting industry. However, as he grew older, Zhao Zhongxiang gradually faded out of the public eye and enjoyed his old age. However, in 2019, he was suddenly diagnosed with advanced squamous cell carcinoma. Despite active treatment, he eventually passed away from the disease.
These excellent hosts, they either choose to retire in a low-key manner, or insist on working until the last moment, but in any case, their departure has left people with heavy regrets and endless regrets. Let's miss these great hosts, whose wonderful performances will remain in our memories forever. May they continue to host their own programs in heaven and bring joy and warmth to everyone.