Actress: Wai Ching Hobest known for her role as the antagonist Madam Gao in ‘Daredevil,’ has passed away. He was 82 years old at the time of his death.
Wai Ching Ho died at the age of 82
The veteran actress died at the age of 82, which was confirmed by her ‘Daredevil’ co-star Peter Shinkoda in a post on social media. He took to his Instagram to remember her and wrote, “I will never forget you. I learn every minute from you when we are together on and off set. I know wisdom – I will follow your every word. See you again, my friend. You are beautiful. 🙏😣@waichinghohknyc #MadameGao #TheHand @daredevil @marvelstudios.” He accompanied the heartfelt tribute with photos of them sharing the screen in ‘Daredevil.’ His family also released a public statement about his death to the Hollywood Reporter. The statement read, “His family is so grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support and the many wonderful messages and memories people have shared about our beloved Wai.At the time of writing, no updates on how he died have been shared publicly.
Who is Wai Ching Ho?
Wai Ching Ho is a veteran star who hails from Hong Kong and was born on November 16, 1943. His career in the entertainment industry began in the 1980s when he began scoring roles in major American sitcoms and TV series. His first on-screen film role came in 1990 when he got a part in ‘Cadillac Man’ opposite. Robin Williams. Some of his other notable roles include ‘Law & Order’, ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’, ‘Law & Order. Special Victims Unit’, and ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.’Ching Ho also had a distinguished theater career, focusing on off-Broadway productions after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.Her most famous role came from Marvel, when she joined ‘Daredevil’ as Madame Gao in 2015. In 2017, she rejoined the MCU in the spin-off series ‘Iron Fist’ and ‘The Defenders.’