Veteran Hong Kong actor, director and producer Patrick Tse Yin has passed away at the age of 89.
His death was announced by his daughter, Jennifer Tse, who shared the news on Facebook, saying the family was deeply saddened by the loss of their beloved father.
She said Patrick Tse died peacefully in hospital, surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health.
“Our father lived a remarkable and accomplished life, not only as an actor and artist, but as someone who brought joy to everyone around him with his unmistakable spirit,” Jennifer wrote.
She also requested privacy as the family mourns his passing.
A career spanning seven decades
Born Tse Ka-yuk in Panyu, Guangdong province, Patrick Tse moved to Hong Kong with his family when he was young.
He made his film debut in 1954 as the lead actor in Save Your Water Supply, beginning a career that would span more than seven decades. Throughout his career, Tse appeared in more than 100 films and became one of Hong Kong’s most recognisable entertainment figures.
He later expanded his career into film directing and producing, while also becoming known by his stage name, Tse Yin.
Return to Hong Kong cinema
After appearing on television during the 1970s, Tse moved to Canada in the late 1980s.
He eventually returned to Hong Kong in the early 2000s and continued acting, appearing in several films including Stephen Chow’s popular comedy Shaolin Soccer. His contributions to Hong Kong cinema were recognised in 2019 when he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 38th Hong Kong Film Awards.
In 2022, he also won the Best Actor award at the annual ceremony, further cementing his status as a respected figure in the industry.
Family and personal life
Patrick Tse was previously married to Taiwanese actress Chen Chen from 1974 to 1978.
He later married actress Deborah Lee in 1979. The couple had two children, actor and singer Nicholas Tse, and model Jennifer Tse. They divorced in 1995. Beyond his work on screen, Tse was remembered by his family as a passionate artist whose personality and energy brought happiness to those around him.
Hong Kong’s entertainment industry has lost one of its most enduring stars, leaving behind a legacy built through decades of films, performances and contributions to cinema.
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