Patrick Tse reportedly cremated, former daughter-in-law Cecilia Cheung, Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow pay tribute
Veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse has passed away at age 89 and was cremated following a private ceremony. His family and peers have paid tribute to the late filmmaker.
Why it matters
The death of a major cultural figure in Hong Kong marks the end of a significant era in Asian cinema.
Patrick Tse is said to have been cremated yesterday (July 20).
The veteran Hong Kong actor-filmmaker, affectionately known as Sei Gor (fourth brother), reportedly died of pneumonia at age 89 on July 16 in the hospital, according to a report by ST Headline today.
His family were believed to have held a simple ceremony for him at the hospital, without any public mourning, and he was cremated at Wo Hop Shek Crematorium in Fanling, Hong Kong, under his real name Tse Ka Yuk.
Patrick's ex-wife, actress Deborah Lee, as well as their children Nicholas and Jennifer were reportedly seen at the crematorium yesterday morning.
Deborah and Jennifer were approached by reporters at shopping mall Landmark in Hong Kong last evening and when asked about the funeral arrangements, Deborah, 74, said it was "not convenient" to talk about it at the moment, according to a separate report by ST Headline.
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