Overview
- Her death was publicly reported on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with actor Peter Shinkoda posting the first public tribute and confirmation; no official date or cause of death has been released.
- She was best known to modern audiences as Madame Gao in Netflix’s Daredevil, Iron Fist, and The Defenders, a role that brought renewed visibility late in her career.
- Ho also voiced Grandma Wu in Pixar’s 2022 film Turning Red and amassed many credits on film and TV, including recurring work across the Law & Order franchise through 2025.
- Colleagues, theatre peers and fans have posted condolences and memories online following the reports, praising her craft, mentorship and warmth.
- Born in British Hong Kong, Ho built her reputation in New York theater and leaves a legacy of stronger, more complex roles for Asian and Asian American actors while at least one short film credit remains in post‑production.