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CNA
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Veteran Hong Kong actress dies from cancer a week after husband's suicide
In a tragic turn of events, veteran Hong Kong actress Hung Suet Nei aka Suet Nay Hung passed away from pancreatic cancer on Thursday (Jul 3) while in hospital. She was 77 and had been battling cancer for a few years, requiring long-term hospitalisation. He was 88. Media reports stated that Tang Chia's body had been found dismembered, with his head and torso allegedly found in separate locations. No suicide note was found, but it was believed that he was deeply affected by Suet Nay's deteriorating health and had reportedly told family members his despair and desire to 'leave with her'. In recent years, Suet Nay was also diagnosed with hereditary hearing loss, leaving one ear completely deaf. Tang Chia remained faithfully by her side, serving as her 'personal hearing aid'. After his death, it was revealed he was scheduled to visit a law firm to draft his will, but chose to end his life instead. They had been married for 54 years before his death and have always been seen as one of Hong Kong showbiz's most loving couples. Born in Hubei, China, Suet Nay began her career in 1962 at the age of 17 and is best known for her role as a swordswoman in The Legend of Wonder Lady. She briefly retired in 1969 and immigrated to Canada with her family. Suet Nay returned to Hong Kong in the '90s and rejoined TVB in 1997 before retiring again in 2020. Though she rarely made public appearances since, she was last photographed in August last year smiling blissfully with her husband.
South China Morning Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong mourns loss of 2 stars of film and television, Chow Chung and Suet Nei
Hong Kong is mourning the loss of two beloved film stars, Chow Chung and Suet Nei. Chow, known in recent decades for his roles as a 'lovable old gentleman' in many local productions, died from pneumonia at the age of 92 on Friday, according to friends. Suet Nei's family, meanwhile, said the actress, 77, succumbed to pancreatic cancer on Thursday, 10 days after the death of her husband, renowned kung fu choreographer Tang Chia. 'It is a double whammy and a great loss to the sector,' Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild vice-president Candice Yu On-on said. Kung fu choreographer Tang Chia and Suet Nei were seen as a model couple in the business. Photo: Handout Chow, born Sin Kam-wing in Hong Kong in 1932, left a six-decade legacy across television and film.
South China Morning Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong mourns loss of 2 stars of film and television, Chow Chung and Suet Nei
Hong Kong is mourning the loss of two beloved film stars, Chow Chung and Suet Nei. Chow, known in recent decades for his roles as a 'lovable old gentleman' in many local productions, died from pneumonia at the age of 92 on Friday, according to friends. Suet Nei's family, meanwhile, said the actress, 77, succumbed to pancreatic cancer on Thursday, 10 days after the death of her husband, renowned kung fu choreographer Tang Chia. 'It is a double whammy and a great loss to the sector,' Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild vice-president Candice Yu On-on said. Kung fu choreographer Tang Chia and Suet Nei were seen as a model couple in the business. Photo: Handout Chow, born Sin Kam-wing in Hong Kong in 1932, left a six-decade legacy across television and film.
CNA
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Husband of veteran Hong Kong actress falls to his death, said to be heartbroken over wife's cancer battle
Veteran Hong Kong actress Hung Suet Nei, also known as Suet Nay, is mourning the death of her husband, renowned martial arts choreographer Tang Chia. He died on Monday (Jun 23) at the age of 88 after falling from a height in Jordan, a district in Hong Kong. According to Hong Kong media, the incident occurred around 5pm. Police received a report from a driver who witnessed a man falling from above and hitting a roadside sign before landing at the junction of Austin Road and Pine Tree Hill Road. He is believed to have fallen from the rooftop of a nearby building and died on the spot. No suicide note was found. Tang Chia began his career in martial arts at the age of 15 under the mentorship of martial artist Yuen Siu Tien. He started appearing in films at 19, and in the 1960s, he rose to prominence as one of director Chang Cheh's most trusted action choreographers, alongside Lau Kar Leung, at Shaw Brothers. In the 1980s, Tang Chia directed several classic kung fu films such as Shaolin Prince (1983), Shaolin Intruders (1983), and Opium And The Kung Fu Master (1984) – all regarded as standout works in the martial arts film genre. He later joined TVB as a martial arts choreographer and gradually withdrew from the entertainment industry in the late 1980s. Suet Nay was a popular Cantonese film starlet in the 1960s, best known for her iconic role as the swordswoman in The Legend Of Wonder Lady. At the peak of her career, she met Tang Chia on set. Captivated by his work ethic and loyalty, she wooed him and they married in 1969. They were widely regarded as one of Hong Kong showbiz's most loving couples. After retiring from showbiz in the late 1980s, the couple and their two sons immigrated to Canada but returned in the 1990s as they had difficulties adjusting to life overseas. When Suet Nay rejoined TVB in 1997, Tang Chia frequently accompanied her to events and shoots, preparing nourishing soups for her. Suet Nay once affectionately described her husband as her bodyguard, manager, and assistant, admitting that her strong personality often led to arguments – but Tang Chia always chose to give in. In recent years, Suet Nay was diagnosed with hereditary hearing loss, which left one ear completely deaf. Because of this, Tang Chia was always by her side, supporting her as a 'personal hearing aid'. According to reports, Suet Nay has been battling pancreatic cancer and hospitalised for long-term treatment. It is believed that Tang Chia had been greatly affected by her condition. Sources say he had previously expressed to their son how devastated he was, even saying he wished to 'die together' with Suet Nay. He was scheduled to visit a lawyer to sign his will but allegedly took his own life before he could leave for the appointment. A copy of the will was reportedly found at their home. This story was originally published in 8Days.
