Veteran Taiwanese entertainer Tsao Hsi-ping, known for his outspoken persona and catchphrase "Ugly monster, so ugly!", died suddenly at age 66 on December 29. The singer, television host, and variety show regular was found deceased at his Sanchong residence with signs of rigor mortis. While his exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, emergency responders confirmed his passing. His godson was present and decided against resuscitation efforts.