Marvel actress Wai Ching Ho has died at the age of 82, leaving fans and fellow actors heartbroken.
The beloved actress was best known for playing the powerful Madame Gao in Marvel’s Daredevil and went on to appear in other popular films and television 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 one of the first to post about his death.
He later wrote: “I will never forget you. I learned every minute of you when we were together on and off the set.
I know wisdom, I would hang on your every word. We will meet again, friend. “You were beautiful.”
Actor Perry Yung also confirmed the cause of his death. He wrote: “This is a very emotional moment for all of us who knew Wai Ching Ho.
“He passed away peacefully after a stroke two days ago.”
He added that she was “a kind and compassionate human being whose work as an artist elevated every production to a higher level.”
Born in Hong Kong in 1943, Ho began her film career in the early 1980s and later appeared in Law & Order, Fresh Off the Boat, Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, Hustlers, and Pixar’s Turning Red.
Her role as Madame Gao in Daredevil, Iron Fist, and Marvel’s The Defenders remains one of her most memorable performances.
