This December, I didn’t expect so many performing artists to leave. Bad news comes one after another. We also have to lament the fragility of life while saying goodbye.
In just these 24 hours, 7 craft workers have passed away, including three national first-class actors. They are all admirable old artists with superb abilities. We deeply regret and miss their departure.
1, national first-class actor Yang Da
According to the obituary issued by the Guangzhou Culture and Art Development Center, it was learned that Comrade Yang Da, a national first-class actor and cross talk master, died of illness at home on December 23 at the age of 87. According to the wishes of his family, the funeral was kept simple.
Netizens who like to watch Cantonese cross talk must be familiar with Teacher Yang Da. He has a long-term cooperation with another cross talk master Huang Junying and is known as the "pistachio" and "best partner" of Yangcheng.
In fact, Mr. Yang Da is very versatile. Before becoming a cross talk actor, he was a singer. He also held personal performance evenings and personal photography exhibitions. He was a very good old artist. His masterpieces include "Life and Death Love", "Guangzhou Fun", "Amao A Shou", "Breaking the Convention", etc. His passing is undoubtedly a loss to the entire cross talk world.
He made his last public appearance in June this year. Huang Junying went to visit him. Unexpectedly, he was already slow to respond. It was extremely heartbreaking to see him like this, who was so famous on the stage in the past.
2, " Foreign Wife Local Lang " director Lu Xiaoguang
On December 24, the official Weibo of Foreign Wife Local Lang posted an obituary to bid farewell to the first-generation director Lu Xiaoguang and hope that he would have a good career.
It is reported that Director Lu Xiaoguang was born in Shanghai in 1946. He is 76 years old this year. He is not only a director but also a screenwriter. He has been engaged in film and television work. However, he himself is relatively low-key. Everyone knows the drama "Foreign Wife, Local Man", but few people know that Director Lu Xiaoguang is the first generation director of this popular drama, and it has been filming for more than ten years.
After the sad news of his death was made public, Hu Yanfen and Li Junyi of "Foreign Wife Local Man" posted messages to express their condolences. Their words were full of reluctance and nostalgia.
Director Lu Xiaoguang was last seen at the end of last year. At that time, he seemed to be in good health. I thought he could continue filming for a few more years, but he did not expect to pass away so suddenly. The family members did not disclose the cause of death.
3, "Tai Shang Laojun" Zheng Rong returned to the fairyland
On December 24, Beijing People's Art released an obituary. The performing artist Zheng Rong passed away in Beijing at 8:50 on the 24th at the age of 98. According to the wishes of his family, the funeral was kept simple.
Zheng Rong was born in 1924. Since 1942, he has been engaged in drama work and has successfully played many roles on stage and screen. In 1950, he joined the Beijing People's Art Theatre.
In addition, he has played important roles in ancient and modern Chinese and foreign dramas such as "Thunderstorm", "Long March", "Longxugou", "Teahouse", "Taking Tiger Mountain by Wisdom" and "Wu Zetian". He also played Kong Rong in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms".
His last public appearance was in June this year. At that time, he was already very thin and his condition did not look very good. In May, he and his wife spent their 98th birthday together. The relationship between the couple was very deep. It can be imagined that his departure was a blow to his wife.
4, national first-level actor Li Yanzhen
On December 23, Shandong Liuzi Opera Troupe issued an obituary, announcing that Liuzi Opera famous performing artist, national first-level actor, and the first representative inheritor of national intangible cultural heritage projects Li Yanzhen died in Jinan at 7:28 on the 21st due to ineffective treatment. She was 80 years old.
It is reported that Li Yanzhen is an outstanding representative of the older generation of artists in Shandong's literary and art circles. She studied under Mr. Li Guande. In 1959, she was transferred to the Shandong Liuzi Opera Troupe.
She specializes in boudoir dan, huadan and qingyi. Her voice is soft and tactful, sweet and moving, and her performances are delicate and expressive. Representative repertoires include "Jumping Ship", "Sun An Dongben", "The Story of Red Luo", "Robbing the Makeup Box", "Pipa's Regret", "Mulan Joins the Army", etc. has spent her life practicing the ideals and beliefs of a party member artist. Her noble moral character and artistic attainments are worthy of our memory and learning forever.
5, national first-class actor Sun Guisheng
On December 24, the China Piano Association issued an obituary, announcing that the famous piano player Mr. Sun Guisheng passed away at 9:00 on December 24 at the age of 85.
It is reported that Sun Guisheng was born in Shanghai in 1937. He is a guqin, flute and flute player, a national first-class actor, a member of the Chinese Musicians Association, and a Chinese filmmaker. Association member, In 1956, he served as the director of the wind section of the China Film Orchestra (later changed to the Beijing Film Orchestra). He has been engaged in film music work for more than 30 years. He has recorded hundreds of film and television music and participated in various performances. He also visited Europe with Chinese artist delegations many times. He was a very powerful performing artist. His departure is a great loss to the entire industry.
Peking Opera actors Zhao Zhiyuan and Hou Menglan
At 5:16 in the morning on December 24, Hou Xirui and Qiu Shengrong's direct disciples, Mr. Zhao Zhiyuan, passed away in Yangzhou Friendship Hospital due to illness and medical treatment failed. He was 79 years old.
The day before, Beijing Peking Opera Theater issued an obituary stating that Peking opera actor Hou Menglan (granddaughter of Mr. Hou Xirui) died in Beijing on December 23 due to illness at the age of 79.
One of these two people is Hou Xirui's granddaughter, and the other is Hou Xirui's apprentice. Their successive deaths made it difficult for people around them to accept.
It is reported that Zhao Zhiyuan was initiated by Mr. Zhuang Ziliang in Tianjin at the age of 14. At the age of 16, he went to Beijing to study Hou Pai art under Hou Xirui. Later, he was recommended by Hou Xirui to study under Qiu Shengrong and officially became the second generation descendant of Qiu Pai . During this period, he also met the famous cross talk master Mr. Hou Baolin. After that, he entered the Yangzhou Peking Opera Theater and performed more than a thousand repertoires.
In the 1980s, he was transferred to the Beijing Peking Opera Theater and became close friends with Tan Yuanshou, Ma Changli and others. Previously he served as a teacher at Shanghai Theater Academy . He wrote his own scripts such as "Bao Longtu's Private Visit to Chenzhou", "Yan Zhenqing", "(New) Guild Bao Mian", etc. Memoir collection "My Three Teachers Hou Xirui, Qiu Shengrong, Hou Baolin", etc.
In just one day, 7 performing artists have passed away, which has plunged the entire entertainment industry into sadness. I really don’t want so many old artists who have been together to leave, and I hope there will be less separation. Finally, I hope these 7 artists will have a good journey and no pain in heaven.
