In the history of Hong Kong TV dramas, although some actors do not often play the leading role, their every appearance can always leave a deep impression on the audience. Dike Chen is such a "golden supporting role". Unfortunately, the veteran artist died of illness last month at the age of 76. Many well-known people in the entertainment industry have gone to send flower cards to express their condolences.
His family set up a funeral service at Tung Hoi Hall, a funeral home in Kowloon, Hong Kong, and held a funeral service on the morning of April 20.
Dick Chen's coffin was moved to the crematorium for a cremation and farewell ceremony, allowing the veteran actor to rest in peace. With the news of Dike Chen's death, many well-known Hong Kong entertainers have gone to the mourning hall to send flower plaques to mourn.
Chow Yun-fat and his wife, Miao Qiaowei and his wife, Zheng Shaoqiu, Wong Yat-wah, Charmaine Sheh, Liu Jiang and Kwan Baohui all came to express their respect and condolences to Chen Dike.
Charmaine Sheh, as the niece of Dick Chen, the flower plaque she sent was particularly eye-catching, with an affectionate eulogy written on it, expressing her deep condolences and reluctance to this senior.
Hong Kong artist Yang Ming expressed his reluctance to Chen Dike's sudden death in an interview, and he mentioned that although he had heard that Chen Dike was unwell, he did not know the specific condition.
Yang Ming said: "When I heard the news of his death, I didn't even believe it, and I hope he will continue to be happy when he goes to another place." ”
Qian Jiale, a representative of the Hong Kong Action Stuntmen Association, also came to pay respects, and he recalled that when he met Chen Dike half a year ago, the other party seemed very happy, and there was no sign of illness at all.
Qian Jiale sighed: "Chen Dike is a good actor who is dedicated and happy, and his death is a big loss for our circle. ”
Many netizens expressed their condolences and remembrance of him on social media. Some netizens wrote: "Every time I see Chen Dike's gangster role on TV, I can always feel the heaviness and presence of his character, and no one else can match it." Another netizen mentioned: "Dike Chen's departure makes people feel that TVB has one less actor, and his performances are always so exciting, I hope he can rest in peace." ”