{"id":380818,"date":"2026-01-20T19:10:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T19:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/380818\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T19:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T19:10:13","slug":"kung-fu-hustle-star-bruce-leung-dies-age-77-as-jackie-chan-leads-tributes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/380818\/","title":{"rendered":"Kung Fu Hustle star Bruce Leung dies age 77 as Jackie Chan leads tributes"},"content":{"rendered":"

By CYDNEY YEATES, US SENIOR TV WRITER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 08:27 EST, 20 January 2026 | Updated: 08:46 EST, 20 January 2026 <\/p>\n

Kung Fu Hustle star Bruce Leung has died aged 77.<\/p>\n

The actor, also known as Leung Choi-sang and Leung Siu-lung, passed away January 14 surrounded by his family, according to reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Leung was branded one of the Four Dragons of Chinese cinema alongside Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Ti Lung because of their influence in Chinese-language martial arts cinema.<\/p>\n

He learned martial arts from his father at a young age and over the course of his career appeared in dozens of kung fu films.<\/p>\n

After making a name for himself in the 70s and 80s, Leung swapped acting to go into business.<\/p>\n

He then made a hugely popular comeback as the villain Beast in Stephen Chow’s 2004 box office hit Kung Fu Hustle.<\/p>\n

Leung’s death was confirmed by a close friend, who claimed the married father-of-three died from heart failure.<\/p>\n

Jackie Chan, who worked with Leung on 1978’s Magnificent Bodyguards, led the outpouring of tributes.<\/p>\n

\"Beloved <\/p>\n

Beloved actor Bruce Leung died on January 14 aged 77\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"He <\/p>\n

He was best known for his performances in\u00a0Kung Fu Hustle (pictured) in which he starred alongside\u00a0Kai Man Tin<\/p>\n

The 71-year-old actor said: ‘In my memory, he was always a kung fu master, proficient in many traditional martial arts, each with its own unique style.<\/p>\n

‘He devoted his life’s learning to film and television, becoming an outstanding action director.<\/p>\n

‘He created so many classic roles, loved by audiences and admired by colleagues.’<\/p>\n

Concluding his tribute, Chan added: ‘Brother Leung, it’s snowing in Beijing. The sky is grey. I miss you.’<\/p>\n

Actor Stephen Chow said: ‘Forever remembering Mr. Leung Siu-lung.’<\/p>\n

A message also appeared on Leung’s Douyin account following news of his death.<\/p>\n

According to reports, it read: ‘I’ve gone to a faraway place to make a film.<\/p>\n

‘Please forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye.<\/p>\n

\"Leung <\/p>\n

Leung played\u00a0the villain Beast in Stephen Chow’s 2004 global hit\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Jackie <\/p>\n

Jackie Chan remembered Leung as ‘loved by audiences and admired by colleagues’<\/p>\n

‘Just think of it as me going to a faraway place to make a film. Live well on my behalf. Love is always there.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Remember that I love you.’<\/p>\n

Leung was married twice. In 1975, he wed singer Irene Ryder, and the pair welcomed a daughter. They divorced in the 80s.<\/p>\n

He went on to marry Song Xiang in 1995 and together they welcomed a son and a daughter.<\/p>\n

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