In shocking news today, veteran Hong Kong actor Benz Hui has passed away peacefully at 2:30am in the morning. According to Tvbcomhk, the news was shared by his friend, Luisa Maria Leitão (黎芷珊) who revealed that the actor had died from multiple organ failures, due to cancer.
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During his final moments, he was surrounded by loved ones and the family expressed deep gratitude to those who visited him recently or sent their condolences, and funeral arrangements will be shared at a later date.
TVB colleagues seen rushing to the hospital
Hui’s condition had worsened in recent days, and on October 27, reports of his critical state made headlines. Close friends and colleagues, including Michael Miu (苗僑偉) and wife, Sharon Chan (陳敏之), Dayo Wong (黃子華), Edwin Siu (蕭正楠) and wife, as well as TVB producers Jazz Boon (文偉鴻) and Lam Chi Wah (林志華), rushed to the hospital to visit him.
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Charmaine Sheh (佘詩曼), who worked closely with Hui and affectionately called him “Dad,” shared in a tearful interview that she had learned about his health struggles beforehand and canceled a promotional trip to Beijing just to visit him in the hospital.
Hui’s career spanned over 50 years. He was part of the very first batch of TVB’s artist training class and appeared in countless classic dramas, including Second Life Pursuit of Murder, Casino Tycoon, The Years of Glory, The Legendary Tycoon, My盛Lady, and Line Walker. His performances were consistently praised, earning him numerous awards and the admiration of audiences.
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Some of his notable accolades include:
- 2012 TVB Anniversary Awards: Outstanding Actor Award
- 2013: Best Supporting Actor for My盛Lady
- 2014: Most Popular TV Male Character for Line Walker
Known for his ability to bring any role to life, Hui left a lasting impression on viewers no matter the character he played.
Hui also came from a distinguished family background. His family, based in Guangzhou, was historically prominent in business and culture. His ancestor Xu Baiting was one of the city’s leading salt merchants, his great-grandfather Xu Yingqi was the godson of Empress Dowager Cixi, and his grandaunt Xu Guangping was the wife of modern Chinese writer Lu Xun. Growing up, Xu enjoyed a privileged childhood and even joked that his “toys” included fragrant sachets and jade Ruyi scepters.
In his early career, Hui was often spotted driving a Benz to work, earning him the nickname “Benz Xiong,” a name fans fondly remember him by.
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Following the news of his passing, many fans were left devastated and offered their condolences. Here’s what some of them said:
“It all happened so suddenly. Thank you, Brother Benz, for creating works that accompanied me as I grew up. Thank you for your contributions to the entertainment industry. May there be no more pain in heaven. Rest in peace.”
“RIP, I was still watching his videos just a few days ago… it’s really too sudden. I can’t bear this.”
“Feeling so sad… I always rewatch dramas that feature him. His acting was truly amazing.”
While his sudden passing is a big loss for the entertainment industry, the silver lining is that his work and legacy will live on.
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