Renowned Chinese actress He Qing, famous for her gentle and classical temperament, has been confirmed to have passed away due to illness in Beijing on the 13th, at the age of 61. He Qing had three marriages and had a son with actor Xu Yajun. Her farewell ceremony will be held on the 15th. The family stated that they will follow He Qing’s wishes for simplicity in all matters, and attendees are requested to wear dark-colored clothing.
Veteran filmmaker Yu Yong posted a tribute on social media, confirming that He Qing died of illness, and revealed that she was always low-key during her life and did not wish for her affairs after death to be overly publicized. It is understood that He Qing was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2024 and gradually withdrew from the entertainment industry as her health steadily deteriorated in recent years. She eventually passed away peacefully due to complications related to the brain tumor. Her last public appearance was when she sang the song 'Again See Cooking Smoke', where her gentle demeanor left a deep impression on many fans.
He Qing holds an irreplaceable status in the history of Chinese-language film and television. She is the only actress to fully appear in all CCTV adaptations of the Four Great Classical Novels, an accomplishment that remains unmatched. In 1986, at the age of 20, she played the role of the young girl 'Lianlian', an incarnation of Lingji Bodhisattva, in 'Journey to the West', radiating spirit and talent and making her early mark. In 1988, in 'Dream of the Red Chamber', she portrayed 'Qin Keqing', embodying the beauty of both Daiyu and Baochai and vividly conveying the character’s sorrow and sense of fate. In 1993's 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms', she played 'Xiao Qiao', dignified and elegant, becoming a classic image in the hearts of countless viewers. In the 1996 'Water Margin', she interpreted the renowned courtesan 'Li Shishi', displaying mature and richly layered feminine charm.