Overseasidol.com — The Taiwanese entertainment industry is grieving the loss of veteran actor Tsao Hsi-Ping, also known as Denny Tsao, who passed away at the age of 66.
The sad news was first reported by Taiwanese media and quickly spread across social platforms.
On Sunday night, December 29, at approximately 10:00 p.m. local time, the Sanchong Fire Department in New Taipei City received an emergency call and rushed to Tsao’s residence.
Upon arrival, first responders found that the actor showed no signs of life. His body reportedly exhibited clear signs of livor mortis and rigor mortis, indicating that he had passed away earlier.
His adopted son, who was present at the scene, made the painful decision to decline resuscitation efforts.
Just two days before his passing, Tsao Hsi-Ping had experienced a recent earthquake in Taiwan and shared a brief message on social media, stating that he would leave everything to God’s arrangement.
The post has since become his final update, drawing emotional reactions from fans who now view it as a poignant farewell.
Following his death, Tsao’s adopted son released another statement online, seeking any blood relatives of the actor to come forward so funeral arrangements could be handled appropriately.
He also expressed his wish to avoid an autopsy, explaining that Tsao passed away peacefully in his sleep without illness or suffering.
Tsao Hsi-Ping’s passing marks a significant loss for Taiwan’s entertainment scene.
