Marvel actress Wai Ching Ho has died at the age of 82, leaving her fans and fellow actors heartbroken.
The beloved actress was best known for playing the powerful Madame Gao in Marvel’s Daredevil and went on to appear in other popular films and TV shows during her long career.
The news was shared on Saturday by some of her former co-stars, who remembered her with touching tributes.
Actor Peter Shinkoda was among the first to announce his death.
He later wrote: “I will never forget you. I learned every minute from you when we were together on and off set.
I know wisdom, I would hang on your every word. We will see each other again, my friend. You were beautiful.”
Actor Perry Yung also confirmed his cause of death. He wrote: “This is a very emotional moment for all of us who knew Wai Ching Ho.
She passed away peacefully following a stroke two days ago.”
He added that she was “a kind and compassionate human being whose work as an artist elevated each production to a higher level.”
Born in Hong Kong in 1943, Ho began her film career in the early 1980s and later appeared in Law & Order, Fresh Off the Boat, Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, Hustlers and Pixar’s Turning Red.
Her role as Madame Gao in Marvel’s Daredevil, Iron Fist, and The Defenders remains one of her most memorable performances.
