Asian Movie News - Written by AdminHQ on Friday, June 5, 2009 0:16 - 9 Comments
The Legendary Shek Kin Dead
Seasoned actor Shek Kin (aka: Shih Kien, Sek Kin) has died of kidney failure at the age of 96. Kin, who started his career in 1940 as a bit part performer, is best known for playing the main villain in the original black and white Wong Fei-hung movies alongside Kwan Tak-hing and for pitting his wits against the legendary Bruce Lee in Enter The Dragon.
Throughout his fifty plus years in the industry, Shek became a well-respected figure who was recognised as a very kind and passionate man. His last known appearance was in the 2003 documentary Chop Socky: Cinema Hong Kong at the age of 90. At the time of his death, he was considered to be one of the oldest living actors in
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Collin Burton
Mark Rees
No way can Mr. Han be dead….
Steve Yuen
This is sad news in the Chinese Film Industry.
Christopher Tero
He will always live on in the movies…
Nasir
RIP! Such sad news…
Armando Surbon
Thank you sir for all those years of great entertainment. Rest in peace.
Tom Kirkin
sad news indeed
Garry Allsop
This man was a Chinese movie legend for sure.
Dene Mathews
RIP! Loved you in Enter The Dragon
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RIP!