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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: HK martial arts director Tong Gai dies at 88 after fall from building
HONG KONG: Veteran martial arts director Tong Gai, widely known as the husband of former TVB star Suet Nay, passed away at 88. According to Hong Kong news outlet HK01, Tong died on Monday (June 23), after a fall from a building on Austin Road, located between Tsim Sha Tsui and Jordan. Sources have alleged that Tong had been struggling with depression due to personal pressures. However, authorities did not recover a suicide note at the scene. Hong Kong police are treating the case as a suicide. Tong began his career in the entertainment industry in the 1960s and became a regular martial arts instructor for the late filmmaker Chang Cheh. He was renowned for directing a number of classic martial arts films, including Shaolin Prince (1982), Shaolin Intruders (1983), and Opium And The Kung-Fu Master (1984). Tong started dating Nay, 79, after they met on the set of the 1966 series The Legend Of Wonder Lady. The couple married in 1969 and have two sons.
The Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Bosco Wong mourns martial arts director Tong Gai, says he treated him like a son
Hong Kong actor Bosco Wong (left) says he's heartbroken over the tragic passing of martial arts director Tong Gai. Photos: Bosco Wong/Weibo, Sin Chew Daily Popular Hong Kong actor Bosco Wong has paid a touching tribute to late martial arts director Tong Gai, who passed away on Monday (June 23) after falling from a building. He was 88. In an Instagram on Tuesday, Wong, 44, shared that he had known Tong since the very beginning of his career, and that the late filmmaker had looked after him like a son. 'You taught me how to shoot action scenes! When I got injured, you would come to my room in the middle of the night to apply ointment. 'You watched over me on set and reminded me to take care of myself when I was worn out from filming. You would even call me 'Ah Zai' (son)... I still remember all these little things so vividly,' he wrote. Wong added that it was through Tong that he learned the true meaning of being a strong man with a gentle heart. He also expressed deep sorrow over the martial artist's passing, adding: 'I feel heartbroken… I can only hope that all is well with you now.' Tong, who's married to former TVB actress Suet Nay, is famous for his stellar martial arts films. Among his known classics include Shaolin Prince (1982), Shaolin Intruders (1983) and Opium And The Kung-Fu Master (1984). View this post on Instagram A post shared by boscowong (@boscomine)
The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Tong Gai, husband of ex-TVB star Suet Nay, dies after falling from building
Hong Kong martial arts director Tong Gai leaves behind his wife, former TVB actress Suet Nay, and their two sons. Photo: Sin Chew Daily Hong Kong martial arts director Tong Gai, the husband of former TVB star Suet Nay, has passed away. He was 88. According to Hong Kong news outlet HK01, Tong died on Monday (June 23) after falling from a building on Austin Road, located between Tsim Sha Tsui and Jordan. Sources alleged that Tong had been struggling with depression due to personal life pressures. However, authorities didn't recover a suicide note at the scene. The case is being treated as a suicide by Hong Kong police, and the cause of death is pending autopsy report at the time of writing. Tong began his entertainment career in the 1960s and became a regular martial arts instructor for late filmmaker Chang Cheh. He's known for directing a number of classic martial arts films – including Shaolin Prince (1982), Shaolin Intruders (1983) and Opium And The Kung-Fu Master (1984). Tong started dating Nay, 79, after meeting on the set of the 1966 series The Legend Of Wonder Lady . The couple married in 1969 and reportedly shares two sons. Those contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935/ 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999/ 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's family, social and community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); or Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929/email sam@ in-malaysia).
