Happy Together
1997
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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.
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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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.
Mar 31, 2023 · Hong Kong superstar Leslie Cheung died almost two decades ago, but he's remembered worldwide for his amazing talent and LGBT+ icon status.
- Maggie Baska
Apr 2, 2024 · The late Cantopop star jumped to his death from the Mandarin Oriental hotel in 2003. On April 1, 2024, fans left flowers, photos and messages at the spot, while a busking tribute and an exhibition were held.
Apr 8, 2018 · Leslie Cheung was one of the most popular male singers and actors of the mid-1980s. For the past 15 years fans of tormented superstar Leslie Cheung, one of the first...
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Leslie Cheung was a Hong Kong actor, singer and director who starred in many acclaimed films, such as A Better Tomorrow, Farewell My Concubine and Happy Together. He committed suicide in 2003 after struggling with depression and revealing his bisexuality.
