Sun Yueh

Sun Yueh (Chinese: 孫越; pinyin: Sūn Yuè; 26 October 1930 – 1 May 2018) was a Taiwanese actor.

Sun Yueh

Born in Yuyao, Zhejiang on 26 October 1930, he moved to Taiwan in 1949. Sun appeared in his first film in 1962, and retired in 1989. Over the course of his career, he received the Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1968, and the Golden Horse Award for Best Leading Actor in 1983. Sun stopped smoking after his baptism as a Christian in 1981, and in later life became a humanitarian known for his work with the John Tung Foundation.[1] He cautioned youth against the use of tobacco,[2][3] and drew attention to ailments related to smoking, namely chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.[4][5] In 2010, Sun received a Golden Horse Award for special contributions.[6][7]

Sun underwent treatment for gallstones and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at National Taiwan University Hospital in March 2018, and died of sepsis and multiple organ failure on 1 May 2018 at the age of 87.[8][9]

Selected filmography

References
  1. Yeh, Joseph (2 May 2018). "Actor-turned-volunteer Sun Yueh passes away". Central News Agency. Archived from the original on 3 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
  2. "Activists campaign against tobacco plant's expansion". Taipei Times. 3 September 2009. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  3. Huang, Shelley (24 August 2010). "Kids smoking equated with torture". Taipei Times. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  4. Lee, I-chia (18 November 2015). "Smokers urged to quit on COPD Day". Taipei Times. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  5. Lee, I-chia (16 November 2016). "Health groups warn of chronic pulmonary illness from smoking". Taipei Times. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  6. "Hsu, Sun up for awards". Taipei Times. 31 July 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  7. Ho Yi (22 November 2010). "The renaissance continues". Taipei Times. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  8. Lam, Lydia (2 May 2018). "Veteran Taiwanese actor, philanthropist Sun Yueh dies aged 87". The Straits Times. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  9. Strong, Matthew (2 May 2018). "Taiwan entertainer and philanthropist Sun Yueh dies, aged 87". Taiwan News. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
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