Chinese singer Liu Huan, who performed Heroes’ Song, dies at 63

Chinese singer Liu Huan was well known for Heroes’ Song, the theme song for Chinese period drama The Water Margin (1998).

Listen Summarise Chinese singer Liu Huan, famous for songs like Heroes’ Song and the 2008 Beijing Olympics theme, died at 63 in Shanghai surrounded by family. He was also a respected music educator, teaching at the University of International Business and Economics for over 30 years and mentoring young musicians. Liu established a 20 million yuan fund to support Chinese-language musicians, and his charity work will continue as per his wishes without a public funeral. AI generated

SHANGHAI – Chinese musician Liu Huan, whose powerful voice and wide-ranging work made him one of China’s best-known singers, died in Shanghai on Sept 25. He was 63.