‘One-Armed Swordsman’ actor Jimmy Wang Yu has passed away at the age of 80. How did he die?
Jimmy Wang Yu was a Taiwanese actor. He was best known for his work in the Shaw Brothers’ 1967 film, “The One-Armed Swordsman”.
What Happened To Jimmy Wang Yu? Death Cause & Obituary
Jimmy Wang Yu died peacefully as a result of natural causes. The actor was 80 years old at the time of his demise.
Yu’s daughter, Hong Kong singer Linda Wong had confirmed the sad news on her Facebook.
The singer wrote: “I would like to announce that my beloved father, Mr. Wang Yu, after six years of illness, has passed away on the morning of 5th April,”
“On-screen and off-screen, his life was stern but chivalrous, (not to mention), brilliant,” she wrote.
“With great remorse, we will always miss him. I believe that his “One-Armed Sword” (character), a handsome hero, will forever live on in film history and in the hearts of fans.”
At the same time, Action Star Jackie Chan has also provided a tribute to the legendary actor on Facebook.
Is Jimmy Wang Yu Married? His Wife & Family
Jimmy Wang Yu had been married two times in his life. His ex-wives are Jeanette Lin Tsui and Wang Kaizhen.
Yu married Tsui, a major star of Hong Kong cinema of the ’50s and ’60s, in the year 1965. They were separated in the year 1975.
Jeanette Lin Tsui had passed away on February 22, 1995. She was 60 and had suffered from asthma since childhood.
After Tsui, Yu was married to retired flight attendant Wang Kaizen. She is a retired flight attendant who was caught with her lover in the year 1999.
In 1969, Wang had a sensational affair with the wife of film director Chun Kim, who had committed suicide.
The veteran actor is the father of singer Linda Wong. He has two more children named; Wong Mei-yee, and Wong Ka-lau.
Jimmy Wang Yu’s Net Worth In 2022
Jimmy Wang Yu had an estimated net worth of around $10 million USD in 2022.
He had contributed more than three-decade to the Hong Kong film industry. Moreover, he also made appearances in many Hollywood movies
Yu has acted in The Guillotines, Dragon, Island Of Fire, Master of the Flying Guillotine, The Killer Meteors, The Twin Swords, and many more.
The veteran actor also collected most of his earnings from his Yeezy sneakers.