Cheng Pei-pei, the celebrated Chinese actress renowned for her powerful performances in classic films, has passed away at the age of 78. She died on July 18, 2024, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Cheng gained international acclaim for her roles in Come Drink with Me, where she demonstrated her exceptional talent in martial arts cinema, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which cemented her status as a cinematic icon. Often regarded as cinema's first female action hero, Cheng's influence was profound. Despite being diagnosed with corticobasal degeneration, a rare neurodegenerative disease, in 2019, she chose to keep her diagnosis private. Her contributions to the film industry, especially in the wuxia genre, have left a lasting impact on both Chinese and global cinema. Shannen Doherty Dies at 53 of Breast Cancer; Actress Was Known for Her Roles in ‘Charmed’, ‘Beverly Hills 90210′, ’Darkness of Man’ and More.

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