{
  "id": 14425309,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Veteran actor Damian Lau breaks silence on stroke rumours: \"Have faith in me\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/showbiz-veteran-actor-damian-lau-breaks-silence-on-stroke-rumours",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T10:30:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1555500/showbiz-veteran-actor-damian-lau-breaks-silence-stroke-rumours"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Hong Kong, veteran actor Damian Lau has stepped forward to address health concerns following his appearance using a walking stick during a recent cinema visit. This sighting sparked rumors of a possible stroke, with fans noting stiffness in his right hand. Earlier concerns arose in August when he was reported to be struggling to walk unaided at an event in Shenzhen, China.\n\nOn October 12, Lau took to Weibo to clarify the situation. He expressed that he has chosen not to speak publicly about his health to prevent unnecessary worry or unfounded assumptions. Lau urged the public not to worry excessively over online discussions and requested that people have a little faith in him, as he is capable of managing this challenge.\n\nReflecting on the past few years, Lau described them as some of the most carefree and joyful times in his life. He acknowledged that everyone faces birth, aging, illness, and death, but emphasized that one's attitude plays a crucial role in dealing with difficult times. Lau advised against constantly comparing oneself with others or fixating on what one lacks, as such negative thoughts only make life harder. He concluded that facing these challenges with a positive and optimistic outlook could lead to discovering a different meaning to life.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG: Veteran actor Damian Lau has addressed concerns over his health after being spotted using a walking stick during a recent trip to the cinema.",
  "key_points": [
    "Veteran actor Damian Lau addresses stroke rumors on Weibo.",
    "Lau declined public comments to avoid unnecessary worry.",
    "He urged faith, positivity, and managing challenges with optimism."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}