Legendary Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat dies at 70 in 2021 – from the SCMP archive

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPFebruary 27, 2026 at 04:15 AM

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Hong Kong actor Ng Man-tat, known for his comedic roles alongside Stephen Chow, died on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the age of 70. He passed away at Union Hospital in Tai Wai after battling liver cancer. According to friend Tenky Tin Kai-man, Ng Man-tat died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family. Tin also stated that Ng was unaware of the severity of his condition and had anticipated recovery. The funeral service was held at the Universal Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom.

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