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Hong Kong actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming dies at 94

Hong Kong actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming, affectionately known as Ming Sir, has passed away at the age of 94. The city's culture chief, Rosanna Law, paid tribute to his significant artistic achievements and contributions to Hong Kong's cultural landscape. Lau, who trained in Europe and incorporated his heritage into his work, was recognized for performances such as "Rebirth of the Phoenix." AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Olga Wong ·

    Hong Kong actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming dies aged 94

    Hong Kong veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu-ming has died, with the city’s culture chief paying tribute to his outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural sector. Lau, 94, affectionately known as Ming Sir, died at about 6pm on Wednesday, according to media …