Hong Kong actor Yau Piu has died after suffering a brain haemorrhage. He was 57.
The news was confirmed by his close friend Wong Man-biu, who revealed that Yau had sought medical attention on Feb 12 after feeling ill during a meeting with a client in his office.
The former TVB star, who was born in mainland China, was said to be semi-conscious by the time paramedics arrived.
He was rushed to hospital, where doctors confirmed he had suffered a brain haemorrhage.
The actor later slipped into a coma and passed away at around 10pm on Monday (Feb 23).
Yau, famous for his role in the 1992 drama The Greed Of Man, joined showbiz at the age of 15. He enrolled in TVB’s training programme in 1989.
Over the years, he became a familiar face on screen, often playing supporting roles as misfits or antagonists – a niche that earned him the moniker “TVB’s go-to baddie”, as per Dimsum Daily.
According to the news portal, Yau later ventured into business, founding an environmental engineering firm that specialises in formaldehyde removal and indoor anti-bacterial treatment services, as well as distributing hygiene-related products.
He's survived by a wife and a daughter.
