Legendary Hong Kong actor Ng Man Tat dies of liver cancer at 70


Ng, who started his career at the age of 22 in 1973, was known for his roles in movies with comedian Stephen Chow Sing-chi, including "The Final Combat", "The Justice of Life" and “Shaolin Soccer." - The Straits Times/ANN

HONG KONG, Feb 27: Legendary Hong Kong actor Ng Man Tat has died of liver cancer at the age of 70 in Hong Kong, according to local media reports including CGTN on Saturday.

One of his close friends, Tenky Tin Kai-man, said Ng died at 5.16pm in Union Hospital, according to The Standard of Hong Kong.

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