Another sad news comes from the Chinese entertainment industry. Veteran actor Wang Kan passed away at dawn on the 18th in Shanghai due to illness, at the age of 66. He was the son of 91-year-old veteran actor Niu Ben, known as a “legend of the silver screen.” Wang Kan was diagnosed with lymphoma two years ago. Despite actively receiving treatment, his condition unfortunately worsened recently, leading to his passing. The elderly Niu Ben even went to the hospital to accompany his son in his final moments—the sight of “an elder sending off his child” evokes deep sorrow.
When he was young, Wang Kan studied abroad in Japan and did not use his father's surname, as he took his mother's instead. Initially, he was not professionally trained as an actor, but through assisting with Japanese translation in Ang Lee's film “Lust, Caution” and making a cameo as Tony Leung's driver, he unexpectedly began his acting career. With his solid performances, he often played Japanese officers in dramas and was known by viewers as the “golden supporting actor.” Afterwards, Wang Kan took part in popular works such as “Nirvana in Fire,” “Blossoms Shanghai,” and “The King's Avatar.” He also appeared alongside his father Niu Ben for the first time in “Old Tavern,” creating an iconic scene.
After the sad news broke, industry friends such as actor Shi Xiaoman and director Xing Dongdong posted tributes. Wang Kan's last social media post was on the 3rd, where he wrote: “Face everything with a calm mind, happiness is what matters.” Now, these words have become his final blessing to friends and fans, leaving people full of emotion.