During her lifetime, Shi Nansheng collaborated with countless superstars, among whom her bond with 'Brother' Leslie Cheung was especially deep. While Leslie Cheung was alive, he affectionately called Shi Nansheng 'Big Sister' and praised her as 'the woman I most admire.' Their friendship was so close that even when Leslie Cheung was taking a shower, he would leave the bathroom door open so they could chat from afar. He even gave Shi Nansheng the high heels he wore during his concerts as a keepsake for life.
Twenty-three years ago, just before Leslie Cheung passed away, the filming of 'Inner Senses' had triggered severe insomnia and deteriorating mental health. At that time, Brigitte Lin, while watching a movie with Leslie Cheung and Shi Nansheng, sharply noticed dangerous signs as Leslie Cheung’s hands and body were trembling violently, and immediately alerted Shi Nansheng. Realizing her close friend was trapped in darkness, Shi Nansheng quickly teamed up with Tsui Hark to craft a script especially for Leslie, hoping to use work to distract him. Unfortunately, the outbreak of SARS at that time delayed their chances of seeking medical help, and ultimately tragedy could not be averted, leaving an everlasting regret.
Source: China Times News