HK action maestro Corey Yuen died in 2022 from Covid-19, death kept secret by family


HK filmmaker Corey Yuen began his film journey with minor roles in the 1970s before he gradually transitioned to directing and choreographing action sequences. Photos: China Press

Renowned Hong Kong filmmaker and action maestro Corey Yuen has died. He was 71.

The news of his death was confirmed by Shaolin Soccer actor Tin Kai-Man on Aug 12.

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