#SHOWBIZ: 'King of Ghosts' Simon Lui dies at 62 after cancer battle
HONG KONG: Veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Lui, celebrated for his iconic roles in horror movies, has died from stomach cancer. He was 62.
Hong Kong actor Simon Lui, renowned for his iconic roles in horror films, has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with stomach cancer. His wife, Chinese streaming host Ma Li, confirmed his death on September 7, 2022, in Guangzhou, China, after a relapse of his illness a year prior. The family has requested a private funeral service.
Known endearingly as the "King of Ghosts" by fans and colleagues, Lui began his entertainment career following graduation from TVB's acting course in 1988. He rose to prominence during the 1990s as a leading figure in Hong Kong's supernatural genre, appearing in a multitude of horror movies and hosting popular paranormal television shows.
Lui's breakthrough came in 1997 with the comedy-horror hit "Troublesome Night," which spawned a successful 20-part franchise, with the actor featured in 13 of the subsequent installments. He married Ma Li in 2012, who is 21 years his junior, and they have one son. In recent years, Lui had a more private life, residing in Guangzhou with his family.
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