Willie Chan, 76, Jackie Chan's manager and 'brother', dies


Willie Chan, film producer and manager who represented stars like Maggie Cheung and Jackie Chan, died on Monday night aged 76.PHOTO: APPLE DAILY.

HONG KONG: Willie Chan, the powerful film producer and manager who represented stars such as Cherie Chung, Maggie Cheung and most significantly, Jackie Chan, died on Monday (Oct 23) night, said reports. He was 76.

He died in his sleep, said Ming Pao Daily News, citing a report on radio. The death was confirmed by director Stanley Kwan, who said he got a call from Willie Chan's family. Chan was found unresponsive on Tuesday morning and sent to hospital, where his death was confirmed, said Kwan.

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