Top 10 Chinese celebrities who died young
- By Zhang Junmian
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Danny Chan
Age of Death: 35
Danny Chan (Sept. 7, 1958-Oct. 25, 1993) was a very popular Cantopop singer, composer and actor in Hong Kong in the 1980's. In 1979, his first signature song Tears for You made him a teenage idol. Some of his hit songs include I Just Love You, Take Care of Yourself Tonight and What One Wants in Life.The melancholy and romantic emotions conveyed in his ballads enthralled his fans even today.
Chan passed away on October 25, 1993 due to progressive brain failure after falling into coma for 17 months. Speculations that sleeping pills with alcohol led to his coma. In 2009, Chan was awarded the Golden Needle Award by Radio Television Hong Kong to commemorate his contributions to Cantopop music.
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Ancestry: Guangdong
Place of birth: Hong Kong
Height: 175cm
Occupation: Singer, composer and actor
Genre(s): Cantopop
Notable Songs and Albums: First Love, No More Tears, Encore, Telling, I Just Love You, Picking Out Star, Deeply In Love With You, When I Think Of You, Hoping, Dream Person, What One Wants in Life and Waiting For You
Masterpieces (Movies): Encore, My Family and An Autumn's Tale
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