On February 27, the first day after the Lantern Festival, Mr. Wu Mengda, a famous Actor in Hong Kong, died at the age of 68 due to ineffective treatment for liver cancer.
This news is undoubtedly a difficult reality for many people to accept.
You know, not long ago, Uncle Da was still shooting the scene, and even on the variety show did not forget to shout his old partner Zhou Xingchi: I am not dead, he is not retired, there must be a chance.
However, at this moment, Uncle Da has already left.
According to Uncle Da's friend Tian Qiwen, Uncle Da was very peaceful when he left, and he walked in sleep.
This may be the only consolation for countless people who care about Uncle Da, at least he did not leave with pain.
At the first time of learning of Uncle Da's death, many celebrities also spoke out to express their condolences.
Andy Lau posted: "Da Ge is gone, Da Ge is no longer sick and worry-free over there, all the way good!" ”
Speaking of which, uncle Da and Andy Lau have cooperated in more classic movies, such as "Heavenly Love", "The Biography of Inspector Leiluo", "Dancing with dragons" and so on.
Now the sudden death of an old friend has also made Andy Lau sad.
Ren Dahua also posted a tribute: "In 1988, he made a movie with Da ge swat crew slaying dragon, and his performance style and dedication have influenced many of us, and also left a memorable mark for Hong Kong films." We miss him,, all the way. ”
Teacher Luo Jiaying, who is also a well-known actor in Hong Kong and starred in "Journey to the West" with Uncle Da, also mourned Uncle Da in his circle of friends for the first time.
He said, "There is one less old drama bone in Hong Kong, a good friend and teacher that I admire!" ”
In this not short condolence, he also recalled some of his life with Uncle Da.
When mentioning his illness, he also had inquiries, but Uncle Da did not say that he could not imagine that his physical condition was similar to that of the afternoon horse teacher who had already passed.
In the end, he bid farewell to Uncle Da with "a generation of drama heroes".
Lin Zhiying also posted at the first time to mourn Uncle Da: May you live there more happily, and you can rest assured that you will always be in our hearts.
In the text, he recalled the scene of filming "Truancy" with Uncle Da, and frankly said that Uncle Da treated the newcomer very well.
Shi Xiaolong, who is also one of Uncle Da's screen partners, also posted:
Uncle, didn't expect it to be so fast... Miracles, still did not appear, heartache!
I believe that countless post-90s generations have a deep impression of "Laughing Forest Boy" starring Shi Xiaolong, Uncle Da and Hao Shaowen.
This film has also become a source of joy for countless audiences in their childhood.
And the brother played by Uncle Da is definitely the funny responsibility of the whole film, and such a lineup can no longer be seen!
Director Wang Jing has also had many cooperation with Uncle Da, and when he heard the news of Uncle Da's death, he also sent a message of condolence: Ada, all the way, one day will definitely see you again.
He believes that Uncle Da and Andy Lau's "Heavenly Love" is the best performance, and he won the Academy Award.
Originally, he was going to cooperate with Uncle Da in "Chasing the Dragon 3" at the end of last year, but it was delayed due to an accident and he did not see it.
In addition to the many actors who have cooperated in the post of mourning, many artists in the circle have also posted articles.
The famous actor Deng Chao sent a tribute to Uncle Da at the first time.
Chen Zhipeng forwarded CCTV news to express condolences.
Teacher Pan Changjiang, who is also a comedy star actor, also expressed his grief on social platforms:
Alas, Brother Da, all the way good, heaven has no sickness, heaven needs laughter, love you!
Ren Jialun, an actor who grew up watching Uncle Da's play, also said: I can't accept it!
Wu Tong, the director of "Ace to Ace", released a long article.
In the article, he talked about his relationship with Uncle Da in "Ace to Ace", he said, "When Ace was over sixty years old, he was more cooperative, humble and respectful than young artists. ”
And in the face of Wu Tong asked, why insist.
Uncle Da's answer is very simple and very touching: "Actors, what do you do at home without acting?" I'm not in good health now, even if I can't say the lines one day, I can still play the kind of dumb old man in the wrong car, I still want to keep filming and showing everyone. ”
In particular, Uncle Da's sentence, "Don't call me Uncle Da, call me Da Ge" is even more funny but also a little sad.
Of course, among the countless old friends, Star Ye is undoubtedly the saddest one.
Zhou Xingchi responded as soon as he learned of Wu Mengda's death.
He also said that he had been paying attention to Wu Mengda's condition during this time, and had also communicated with Uncle Da's friend Tian Qiwen to see if he needed his help.
Although Xingye had some psychological preparations for Uncle Da's condition, he was still very sad and sad to hear the news, and he couldn't accept it until now.
The two met in "The Legend of the Eagle Shooter", when Uncle Da played the elder Peng of the beggar gang, while Zhou Xingchi played a small soldier without lines.
However, Uncle Da saw his love for movies in Xingye, and the two became friends ever since.
That time as a partner was the best years of each other's lives.
In 2000, Uncle Da and Xingye finished working on "Shaolin Football", and the two planned to work together again in "Kung Fu" three years later.
But that year's SARS, let the start time of Xingye delayed again and again, and Uncle Da was in another crew, there was no way but to refuse Xingye.
Since then, there has been less contact between the two.
At the same time, Uncle Da's health also deteriorated, and even in 2014, when filming "Legend of the Divine Doctor" in Shijiazhuang, he suddenly entered the ICU because of heart failure.
That time, Uncle Da, who walked around the ghost gate, began to pay attention to his body and recuperate, during which he also refused many invitations from the crew, including Star Ye's mermaid.
Perhaps, it is the age that has slowly become older, coupled with the dedication to work, Uncle Da's health has become worse and worse in recent years.
At the end of last year, he was diagnosed with liver cancer.
In February of this year, Uncle Da felt heart discomfort during the shooting.
On 21 February, Uncle Da's illness suddenly worsened and he was hospitalized for treatment.
On February 27, he was transferred to the ICU, and although the hospital had made every effort to treat him, he still could not save Uncle Da.
In this way, Uncle Da left us forever!
As teacher Luo Jiaying said, "Hong Kong's old drama bones are missing one more." ”
From 1973 to 2021, Uncle Da made nearly 100 TV series and more than 150 movies.
In the past forty years of film career, Uncle Da has been playing supporting roles, but he has become popular in the Chinese showbiz circle by acting in supporting roles.
As Uncle Da said in the play: "I am the one who should win the Oscar for Best Actor"!
Yeah, Uncle Da's acting skills are really good.
In "The Legend of Chu Liuxiang", he is a handsome and charming Hu Tiehua,
In "Deer Ding", he is a funny and fierce sea rich,
In "God Eater", he is also a cute and charming villain.
Whether it is comedy or tragedy, he can grasp just right, even when Liang Chaowei filmed "The Legend of Ah Fei", he ran to Wu Mengda to ask for acting skills.
The ups and downs of life, Uncle Da has tasted, and the only thing he insists on is his movie dream, and he has never slackened.
Perhaps, this life is still regrettable for Uncle Da.
But isn't that what all life is all about?
Finally, may Uncle Da in another world have no pain and always have dreams to chase!
(Rotten Tomatoes Movie Editorial Department: Liangchen)