HK star Andy Lau helps to get coffin for godfather who died of Covid-19

Hong Kong star Andy Lau is said to have used his connection to get a coffin for his godfather. Photo: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

Hong Kong star Andy Lau is said to have used his connection to get a coffin for his godfather, Liu Shanben, who died at the age of 95 from Covid-19 on March 17.

The island is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases and deaths which has led to a shortage of coffins.