Liu Wen-cheng passed away

2023 - 2 - 15

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Former Taiwanese superstar Liu Wen-cheng dies at 70: Media reports (The Straits Times)

The singer died of a heart attack in November, according to his good friend and agent Hsia Yu-shun. Read more at straitstimes.com.

However, this was refuted by Mr Hsia, who confirmed Liu’s death to the Taiwanese media. He became a household name by acting in 22 romantic series in the span of seven years between 1975 and 1982. His songs were also popular in Hong Kong, China and South-east Asia.

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Agent confirms Taiwanese singer Liu Wen-cheng died in U.S. last ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Taipei, Feb. 15 (CNA) Former Taiwanese Mandopop superstar Liu Wen-cheng (劉文正) passed away at 69 last year in the U.S., the late singer's agent Xia ...

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1970s superstar Liu Wen-cheng died 3 months ago (AsiaOne)

Belated news of the death of iconic Taiwanese singer Liu Wen-cheng rocked the Chinese showbiz scene today (Feb 15). According to media reports, Wen-cheng's ...

However, Wen-cheng left showbiz in 1984 and moved to the United States. Some of his biggest hits include Late and Soft Rain in March. Wen-cheng reportedly died of a heart attack in November last year at Las Vegas.

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Liu Wen Cheng's Agent Says The Taiwanese Singer, 70, Died From ... (8 Days)

He passed away at home a week before his birthday and his body was found by his sister the next morning.

He was alone at home then, and his body was only discovered by his younger sister the next morning. The reclusive singer rose to fame in the '70s and ‘80s, and was once hailed as the ‘First Ancestor of Idols’ for the impact he left on the music industry. He passed away at home a week before his birthday and his body was found by his sister the next morning.

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Taiwanese Singer Liu Wen-Cheng Passes Away Aged 70 In US ... (Must Share News)

Veteran Mando-pop singer Liu Wen-Cheng has passed away aged 70 after suffering a heart attack in Las Vegas.

He subsequently helped to Three years later in 1984, Liu faded from the limelight following the conclusion of his contract with PolyGram Records and migrated to the US. In 1981, Liu also produced Fei Ying (飞鹰), the first music video in the Taiwanese music scene. [China Times](https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/20230215003223-260404?chdtv), Liu passed away last November in Las Vegas just before his 70th birthday on 12 Nov. Taiwanese singer Liu Wen-Cheng passes away in Las Vegas before 70th birthday Veteran Taiwanese Singer Liu Wen-Cheng Passes Away In Las Vegas

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Taiwan loses musical lengend, Liu Wen-cheng (Taiwan News)

Superstar singer dies of heart attack on eve of 70th birthday | 2023-02-15 18:07:00.

He quit show business once and for all in 1984, first dabbling in production and artist management with the Fei Ying (飛鷹) production company. The fortune he amassed from real estate investments precluded any need for a reunion or comeback tour, as he was reported to turn away lucrative offers to perform again. He planned to follow his brother and two sisters who emigrated to the U.S. He had even planned to attend college in the U.S. The late singer had been reclusive in his later years, though reportedly still fit and in fine shape through regular swimming and hiking, according to his long-time agent. An inter-generational superstar, Liu was undoubtedly the most popular male singer in Taiwan throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

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Taiwanese Superstar Liu Wen-cheng Passes Away At Age 70 (Hype.MY)

Everybody knows that being a celebrity doesn't last forever. Eventually some will fade into obscurity, or others make a mistake that can't be forgiven.

However, in 1984, he quit the showbiz to settle in the United States. Wen-cheng lived out the last 31 years of his life in peace. He then retired to LA and invested in real estate. His agent had apparently been the one to discover the news in December 2022. However, he quit the showbiz in 1984 and faded from the entertainment scene. At the time, Wen-cheng was famous for wearing a hat and a scarf, giving him a gentlemanly figure.

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1970s Taiwanese superstar Liu Wen-cheng died 3 months ago in ... (Mothership.sg)

He quit showbiz at the height of his fame.

Hsia previously told the media that Liu had hoped that people would remember the best of him after he quit at the height of his popularity. [reported](https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202302150019) on Feb. He was born in 1952, and his first foray into entertainment was in 1961 when he entered a singing competition as a young child. 15 that Liu passed away before his 70th birthday on Nov. He released his first album and starred in his first movie at age 23 in 1975. Liu was famous for songs such as "The Promise" (1975) and "The Drizzle In March" (1981), and made his name in Hong Kong, China and Southeast Asia.

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Death of iconic Taiwanese singer Liu Wen-cheng confirmed by ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — Iconic Taiwanese singer Liu Wen-cheng passed away from a heart ailment. The news was confirmed by Liu's former manager Hsia Yu-shun ...

He was alone at home then, and his body was discovered by his younger sister the next morning. He eventually left the industry in 1991. Liu entered showbiz in 1975 and his stardom spread to China and the rest of South-east Asia.

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Iconic Taiwanese singer Liu Wen-cheng allegedly faked own death ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — A day after announcing the death of iconic Taiwanese singer Liu Wen-cheng, his manager has made an about-turn and now denies the news ...

According to Hsia, someone had offered to pay Liu a lot of money to entice him to return to the stage but had been declined by Liu. He temporarily left the industry in 1984 and relocated to the United States only to return to Taiwan two years later to set up a company where he groomed singers like Eric Moo, Annie Yi and Fang Wen-lin. Speaking to ET Today, Hsia Yu-shun claimed he was asked by Liu to release the news of his death as he had been pestered to return to singing.

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Liu Wen-cheng's former manager claims Liu "faked own death" to ... (The Online Citizen SG)

TAIWAN — Taiwanese singer Liu Wen-cheng, known for his classic hits such as “Late” and “Soft Rain in March”, was reported yesterday to have passed away in ...

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Plot twist: 1970s Taiwanese superstar Liu Wen-cheng not dead ... (Mothership.sg)

He said he spread the fake news after the singer was asked to do a concert tour in China.

The singer's good friend and agent Hsia Yu-shun, who initially confirmed with media a day before on Feb. Agent/ friend: Liu is still with us, but he doesn't want to come in contact with anyone. The agent and friend of the star also clarified that Liu wanted his death reported as he did not want to perform a comeback concert in mainland China, where his songs are popular. Hsia confirmed that Liu instructed the fake news of his death to be announced as he does not want to be disturbed. Liu reportedly told Levin that he was presently in the Philippines and would not be issuing any statement regarding the fake news. 15 that Liu had apparently died of a heart attack a few months ago, said the star is in fact still alive and residing in the United States.

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Veteran Taiwanese Singer Liu Wen-Cheng Still Alive, Allegedly ... (Must Share News)

Veteran Taiwanese singer Liu Wen-Cheng is still alive. He allegedly told his ex-manager to spread fake news of him passing away.

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Liu Wen-cheng's manager says he faked news of reclusive singer's ... (The Straits Times)

News broke on Wednesday of Liu's death in November 2022, but it turned out to be false. Read more at straitstimes.com.

“He is still in this world,” Mr Hsia said. She also said that he was a little upset that the news of his death had blown up to such a degree and wished only to be left in peace. She spoke to him on Wednesday after news broke of his death and verified that he is still alive, according to a report in Taiwan’s United Daily News.

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Liu Wen Cheng Still Alive; Agent Says He Faked News Of Death ... (8 Days)

He added that Wen Cheng did suffer a heart attack but pulled through and is now in Las Vegas.

He will not meet anyone and there will be no clarification," said Yushun. He added that Wen Cheng had indeed suffered a heart attack but pulled through and is now in Las Vegas. He added that Wen Cheng did suffer a heart attack but pulled through and is now in Las Vegas.

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