Original wish heaven has no pain! How many of the five old artists who died in the first half of 2024 do you know？

In our life, some people shine in our hearts forever, although they have left. It is a deep emotion to miss the old friends, to cherish the wonderful fragments of their lives, and to grieve for their irreparable loss. Today, we cherish the memory of five stars who left a deep impression on our lives in the first half of this year. They lit up our years with their unique light, and their departure left eternal melancholy.

Chen Dike: The Struggle Life from Dragon and Tiger Martial Master to Golden Supporting Role

Chen Dike, a story from porter and gardener to dragon and tiger warrior. Born into an ordinary family in Hong Kong in 1947, he showed his love for martial arts from an early age. In order to make a living, he has to do all kinds of manual labor, but his passion for martial arts has never subsided. This enthusiasm finally led him into Shaw Film Company, became a martial artist, and then went to Li’s TV station as a martial arts instructor. This experience laid a solid foundation for his later acting career.

In 1979, Chen Dike joined TVB, became a martial arts instructor, and occasionally made a guest appearance in a series. However, TVB’s salary is not high, and he has a family to take care of, which forced him to temporarily leave the entertainment industry and start a taxi. However, the passion for performing was always burning in his heart. A few years later, he decided to return to TVB. This return made him focus his career entirely on acting. Although he always plays a supporting role, his acting skills are impressive. Whether he is a villain or a hero, he plays it perfectly.

Surprisingly, Chen Dike remained active on the screen until he was in his 70s, and never thought about retiring. On April 20th, 2024, Chen Dike died of pneumonia at the age of 76. His sudden death made the audience who liked him lament the impermanence of life, and made people deeply miss this silent supporting role.

Junxiong Liao: Life Change from Actor to Businessman

Junxiong Liao, a supporting actor who frequently appeared in TVB TV dramas, was born in Hong Kong in 1960. As an actor, he appeared in many classic dramas, such as "The Dragon Slayer with Eternal Feelings" and "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by The Duke Of Mount Deer. In 1997, he made a bold decision, leaving the familiar show business and turning to business. This decision surprised many people, but Junxiong Liao believed that it was a life choice that was more suitable for him.

However, the road to doing business is not smooth sailing. Junxiong Liao has experienced many ups and downs. Although he has made money, his love for performance has never been put down. In 2017, he finally decided to return to TVB and starred in the explosive drama "Anti-Black", and once again embarked on the road of performing arts. This return not only gave new vitality to his acting career, but also inspired his son Liao Jiajue to enter the TVB artist training class and continue his father’s unfinished performance dream.

Junxiong Liao’s life is full of dramatic changes. In 2021, fate played a joke on him again. His good friend Liao Qizhi died of stomach cancer, and a month later, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer himself. The blow came too suddenly, but Junxiong Liao didn’t give up. He actively fought against the disease and passed death many times. However, after three years’ efforts, on May 18th, 2024, Junxiong Liao finally died of stomach cancer at the age of 64. This news made many viewers and colleagues feel sad and sorry, because they not only lost a good actor, but also lost a strong anti-cancer fighter.

Shi Weijian: The Artistic Life from Drama Stage to Film and Television Screen

Shi Weijian was born in Huai ‘an, Jiangsu Province in 1935. He showed his love for drama since he was a child. In 1950, he stood out among more than 2,000 candidates and became a student of the Actor Training Institute of Shanghai People’s Art Theatre. On the stage of drama, he is an absolute veteran. He has worked in Shanghai People’s Art Theatre and Central Experimental Theatre successively, and has appeared in classic dramas such as Peach Blossom Fan, One Servant and Two Masters, and Fen Shui Chang Liu, which has won the audience’s love and recognition from peers.

At the age of 40, Shi Weijian ushered in a turning point in his career. Xie Jin, the great director, took a fancy to his acting talent and invited him to play the leading actor Luo Qun in the movie The Legend of Tianyunshan. The film was a great success after it was released in 1981, and Shi Weijian became famous. From then on, he began to be active in the film and television screen, among which Sun Yat-sen played an incisive role.

Despite his remarkable achievements in film and television, Shi Weijian has never forgotten his initial stage. As he grew older, he gradually faded out of the screen, but he remained active on the stage of drama. On May 12th, 2024, Shi Weijian died of illness at the age of 89. After the news came out, many audiences and people in the theater felt extremely sorry. His life is like a drama with ups and downs, full of persistence, love and endless artistic pursuit. Shi Weijian’s death is undoubtedly a great loss for the performing arts, and it also makes people cherish the artists who silently contribute on the stage and on the screen.

Toriyama Akira: The Eternal Legend of comic world

Toriyama Akira, a legendary figure in Japanese cartoon industry, is famous for his creation of Dragon Ball series comics. His comic works have hundreds of millions of loyal fans not only in Japan, but also around the world. Influenced by Osamu Tezuka and Walter Disney since childhood, Toriyama Akira has shown extraordinary talent in comic creation.

In 1980s, the cartoon series Dragon Ball made him famous. This work not only set a huge sales record in the cartoon industry, but also was adapted into a popular cartoon. Dragon Ball is not only a comic book, but also a symbol of a generation’s childhood memory, and its influence goes far beyond the comic book itself.

However, although Toriyama Akira created such great works, his life was not smooth sailing. On March 1, 2024, due to acute subdural hematoma, he died suddenly at the age of 68. The news shocked the global animation industry, and many people couldn’t believe his sudden departure. Fans of "Dragon Ball" posted their condolences on social media, lamenting that the influence left by Toriyama Akira will never disappear.

Wang Tiecheng: The Immortal Legend of Premier Zhou’s Role

Wang Tiecheng, a special actor who is famous for playing Premier Zhou, has a legendary career. At first, he performed in obscurity in China Children’s Art Theatre for many years. Until 1977, he successfully played the role of Premier Zhou in the drama "The Turning Point", which ushered in the peak of his career. This role not only made him shine on the stage, but also established his position as Premier Zhou in movies and TV series.

Although his career is in full swing, Wang Tiecheng never forgets his initial intention. He is well known by the public as a good husband and father. His long-term marriage with his wife, Yan Lili, is a pillar of happiness in his life. However, on June 21st, 2024, Wang Tiecheng died of illness at the age of 88. His departure made his wife deeply grieved, and even more, he wrote a tearful elegy, which made the whole entertainment industry mourn for it.

Wang Tiecheng’s farewell ceremony was held in babaoshan funeral home on June 25th, and all relatives and friends were in tears. In the last stage of his life, he made great achievements in his acting career and family life, and his role as Premier Zhou will always be engraved in the hearts of the audience and become his immortal artistic legacy.

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