Marvel actress Wai Ching Ho has died at the age of 82, leaving fans and co-stars heartbroken.
The beloved actress was best known for playing the powerful Madame Gao in Marvel’s Daredevil and later appeared in some other popular movies and TV shows during her long career.
The news was shared on Saturday by some of her former co-stars, who remembered her with touching tributes.
Actor Peter Shinkoda was among the first to write about her passing.
He later wrote: “I will never forget you. I learned every minute from you when we were together on and off the set.
I know wisdom, I would hang on every word you say. See you again my friend. You were beautiful.”
Actor Perry Yung also confirmed the cause of her death. He wrote: “It is a very emotional moment for all of us who knew Wai Ching Ho.
She died peacefully after suffering a stroke two days ago.”
He added that she was “a kind, compassionate human being whose work as an artist raised any production to a higher standard.”
Born in Hong Kong in 1943, Ho began her screen career in the early 1980s, later appearing in Law & Order, Fresh Off the Boat, Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, Hustlers and Pixar’s Turning Red.
Her role as Madame Gao in Marvel’s Daredevil, Iron Fist and The Defenders remains one of her most memorable performances.
