When Hong Kong actor Albert Law Ho-kai made his last public appearance on a talk show in 2021, he revealed that cervical spine issues had left him unable to sit upright.
In a more recent interview with HK01, Law, 75, shared that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 10 years ago, and his health has steadily declined over the years.
“My condition is deteriorating. I have Parkinson’s disease, and it has worsened over the past year or two. My mobility is far from ideal,” he said.
Law added that he’s currently unable to walk on his own and requires a wheelchair to get around. His daily needs are attended to by his wife and caretakers.
Despite being wheelchair-bound, the former TVB actor maintains a sense of humour, joking that he enjoys “speeding” near his home.
Still, he admitted that he does feel a little discouraged at times.
“These days, I don’t even bother seeing a doctor when I’m sick … Just sitting here feels meaningless,” he shared.
Even so, Law continues to find pockets of joy in his hobbies such as singing and recording music, adding; “I recently started learning to play the guitar too.”
Since joining TVB in 1975, Law has starred in series such as Kung Fu (1975), You Only Live Twice (1982), You’re Hired (2009) and Come Home Love (2012-2015), among others.
In 2017, Law left the Hong Kong broadcaster and gradually retreated from the spotlight, making only occasional appearances in dramas.
