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Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing (12 September 1956 – 1 April 2003), born Cheung Fat-chung, was a Hong Kong singer and actor. One of the most influential cultural icons in the Chinese world, Cheung was known for his debonair demeanor, flamboyant screen characters, and avant-garde, androgynous stage presence.
Mar 31, 2023 · Hong Kong superstar Leslie Cheung may have died 20 years ago on 1 April, 2003, but he is still remembered worldwide for his amazing talent and LGBTQ+ icon status. Cheung, who has been dubbed the “King of Canto-pop”, was an iconic singer, award-winning actor and LGBTQ+ pioneer in a time when not many stars were open about their identities.
- Maggie Baska
Apr 1, 2023 · Fans of late Canto-pop icon Leslie Cheung, one of the first singers to come out as gay in Hong Kong, flocked to the city this week to commemorate their idol’s death 20 years ago, revisiting his legacy of pioneering works made during a socially conservative time.
- Hong Kong Reporter
Leslie Cheung was a Hong Kong actor, singer and writer who starred in acclaimed films such as Days of Being Wild, Happy Together and Farewell My Concubine. He died by suicide in 2003 after struggling with depression.
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Mar 31, 2023 · Twenty years ago, Hong Kong pop and movie star Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing took his own life. Some didn’t believe it at first – it was, after all, April Fools’ Day when the news broke.
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The late singer and actor was one of the first celebrities to come out as gay in Asia and a pioneer of queer representation in film and music. He is still admired and mourned by fans for his charisma, courage and spirit of being true to oneself.
Apr 2, 2024 · Leslie Cheung, who was 46, jumped to his death from the 24th floor of the Mandarin Oriental hotel. And 21 years on, fans continued to show up for their idol, placing bouquets and...