76-year-old veteran Hong Kong actor Damien Lau has been living a low-profile life in recent years and rarely appears in public. There were even rumors that he suffered a stroke and was recuperating at home. Recently, he made a rare appearance at an event in Shenzhen. From circulated videos, Damien Lau can be seen limping and walking unsteadily into the venue with the assistance of staff. Although the attendees welcomed him with enthusiastic applause, his thinner figure and slow movements left many fans concerned about his health.
In fact, this isn’t the first time reports about Damien Lau’s health issues have surfaced. As early as 2020, the media captured him walking with a cane, which sparked stroke rumors and led to a complete work stoppage and rest. At the time, his good friend Michelle Mi clarified that Damien Lau was injured after accidentally falling while preparing for the musical “Matteo Ricci”, and it was not a stroke as rumored.
Although his health remains a concern, Damien Lau continues to enjoy a comfortable life. He married flight attendant So Ka-yin, who is 20 years his junior, in 1992. The couple, though childless, are happily married and enjoy raising dogs together.
News sources: Sing Tao Headline, Liberty Entertainment