Hong Kong Martial Arts Actor Bruce Leung Siu-lung Dies at 77

Bruce Leung Siu-lung, a renowned Hong Kong martial arts actor known for his role as the Beast in the 2004 film Kung Fu Hustle, passed away on January 14, 2026, at age 77 in Shenzhen, China. Celebrated as one of the Four Dragons of Hong Kong cinema alongside Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, Leung gained fame in the 1970s for his authentic fighting style and roles such as Chen Zhen in The Legendary Fok. His death has prompted tributes from industry figures including Jackie Chan and Stephen Chow.