'Charlie Chaplin of Taiwan' comedian Chen Bing-nan dies at 88


By AGENCY
Veteran Taiwanese comedian Chen Bing-nan was known as the Charlie Chaplin of Taiwan. Photo: TSGGG/Facebook

Veteran Taiwanese comedian Chen Bing-nan, who was known as the Charlie Chaplin of Taiwan, died on Monday (May 9). He was 88.

According to Taiwanese news organisation Central News Agency, he lost consciousness after dinner and his family called for an ambulance.

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