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Wai Ching Ho, Actress Who Played Madame Gao, Dies at 82

Her family confirmed the death and colleagues say she suffered a stroke while her final short film remains in post-production.

Overview

  • Her death was confirmed by her representative and family, and multiple colleagues reported that she died after suffering a stroke on Friday, July 10.
  • Colleagues including Peter Shinkoda first shared the news on social media and actor Perry Yung said she "passed away peacefully after a stroke," prompting wider confirmation and a family statement of thanks.
  • Ho built a decades-long career on stage and screen with dozens of credits and was best known to global audiences as Madame Gao in Netflix’s Daredevil, Iron Fist and The Defenders.
  • Actors, directors and theatre peers have paid tribute to Ho as a mentor and a pillar of the Asian American and AANHPI acting community, sharing memories and gratitude online.
  • Her most recent credited project is a short film titled Here and Again, which is reported to be in post-production as her family and representatives manage next steps.