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Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing [A] (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.
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. Cheung, who was 46 when he died, was known for his singing, dancing and acting during the heyday of the city’s entertainment ...
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 taking photos at ...
Apr 8, 2018 · Born in 1956, Leslie Cheung was one of Hong Kong's most famous stars during the golden era of Cantopop in the 1980s. He was dashing, stylish and fitted the public idea of a perfect heterosexual ...
Leslie Cheung (1956-2003) Leslie Cheung. Leslie Cheung was the youngest of 10 children. His father was tailor to the late William Holden. Leslie's parents divorced when he was young, and he claims this is one reason for his disinterest in marriage. Following graduation from secondary school, he studied at Leeds University in Great Britain.
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Apr 8, 2018 · And 15 years after his death, Cheung is still attracting new fans, including teenagers and millennials. Lam, a 15-year-old who attended 1 April's vigil, was only a few months old when Cheung died ...
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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.