‘Iron Fist’ and ‘Daredevil’ star Wai Ching Ho passes away at age 82. (Instagram)
Actress Wai Ching Ho, most famously known for her role as the antagonist Madam Gao in ‘Daredevil,’ has passed away. She was 82 years old at the time of her demise.
Wai Ching Ho passes away at 82
The veteran actress passed away at the age of 82, as confirmed by her ‘Daredevil’ co-star Peter Shinkoda in a social media post. He took to his Instagram to remember her and wrote, “I won’t ever forget you. I learned every minute from you when we were together on and off set. I know wisdom – I’d hang on your every word. We will meet again, my friend. You were beautiful. 🙏😣@waichinghohknyc #MadameGao #TheHand @daredevil @marvelstudios.” He accompanied the heartfelt tribute with photos of them sharing the screen in ‘Daredevil.’ Her family also issued a public statement about her passing to the Hollywood Reporter. The statement read, “Her family are deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support and the many beautiful messages and memories people have shared about our beloved Wai. Reading how much she meant to so many is comforting to us during this difficult time.”At the time of writing, no updates about how she passed away were shared with the public.
Who was Wai Ching Ho?
Wai Ching Ho was a veteran star who hailed from Hong Kong and was born on November 16, 1943. Her career in the entertainment industry began in the 1980s when she started scoring roles in big American sitcoms and TV series. Her first on-screen film role came in 1990 when she landed a part in ‘Cadillac Man’ opposite Robin Williams. Some of her other well-known roles include ‘Law & Order’, ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’, ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’, and ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.’ Ching Ho also had a distinguished career in theatre, focusing on off-Broadway productions after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.Her most famous role came from Marvel, when she joined ‘Daredevil’ as Madame Gao in 2015. In 2017, she rejoined the MCU with the spin-off series ‘Iron Fist’ and ‘The Defenders.’
