{
  "id": 6412354,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Martial arts legend Sammo Hung, 74, in good spirits despite wheelchair use",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/showbiz-martial-arts-legend-sammo-hung-74-in-good-spirits-despite",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T11:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1529176/showbiz-martial-arts-legend-sammo-hung-74-good-spirits-despite"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Hong Kong, martial arts legend Sammo Hung was recently photographed shopping at a supermarket in mainland China. The 74-year-old actor was seen browsing the drinks section in a motorized wheelchair. A passerby reported that Hung appeared unaccompanied and down-to-earth when approached. Despite his reliance on a wheelchair, fans were reassured by his good spirits, dispelling any concerns about his health.\n\nHung has previously mentioned that going to the supermarket solo provides him with a form of entertainment. He has been using a wheelchair and walking stick since undergoing knee surgery in 2017. While he relies on assistance for mobility, his wife, former actress Joyce Godenzi, has played a crucial role in his recovery. She reportedly monitors his diet, urging him to reduce his carb intake.\n\nHung himself admitted to struggling with food, stating in a past interview, \"My wife doesn't allow me to eat much. I must cut down on the carbs.\" His deteriorating eyesight has also affected his ability to read scripts, adding an additional challenge to his acting career.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG: Martial arts legend Sammo Hung was recently spotted shopping at a supermarket in mainland China.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}