TLDR: Hong Kong martial arts actor Bruce Leung Siu-lung, best known for his role in Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Hustle, has died at the age of 77.

Leung passed away on January 14, according to reports from Chinese media. A farewell ceremony will be held on January 26 in Longgang District, Shenzhen.

Distinguished Career in Martial Arts Cinema

The veteran actor made his mark in Hong Kong’s golden age of kung fu films, starring in notable productions including The Dragon Lives Again (1977) and Magnificent Bodyguards (1978), where he appeared alongside Jackie Chan.

After stepping away from the industry in the 1980s, Leung staged a successful comeback two decades later, playing the formidable villain “Beast” in the 2004 blockbuster Kung Fu Hustle, introducing his talents to a new generation of audiences.

Bruce Leung’s Final Message to Fans

Hours before his death, Leung posted a heartfelt message on his Douyin account, telling followers he had gone “to a very, very faraway place to make a film” and urging them to “live well on my behalf.”

Other celebrities who have worked with Leung have also expressed their condolences via social media.

Source: Hype MY and Jackie Chan’s Weibo’s Page

Fellow martial arts star Jackie Chan expressed his condolences and also paid tribute to Leung’s “lifelong mastery of traditional martial arts and his lasting contributions to film.”