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Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat, who gained popularity with his dual pistols and matchstick in the movie 'A Better Tomorrow,' has been rumored to have health issues.
On the 13th, Chinese media Sina Entertainment reported that Chow Yun-fat fell into a coma due to a stroke on the 6th.
![Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat, who gained popularity for his dual pistols and matchstick in the movie 'A Better Tomorrow,' has been rumored to have health issues.<br>[Photo by still cut from the movie 'A Better Tomorrow']](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2016100717222742809_1.jpg)
Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat, who gained popularity for his dual pistols and matchstick in the movie 'A Better Tomorrow,' has been rumored to have health issues.
[Photo by still cut from the movie 'A Better Tomorrow']
Chow Yun-fat was recently healthy enough to participate in promotional activities for his movies. During the promotion period, he met many fans, gladly accepted photo requests, and showed a healthy appearance.
However, on July 4th, he tested positive for COVID-19, which halted his promotional schedule, and he collapsed from a stroke. It is reported that he has not regained consciousness since then.
![Chow Yun-fat, a top star from Hong Kong, is also greatly loved in Korea for movies such as <i>A Better Tomorrow</i>, <i>The Killer</i>, and <i>Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon</i>. In 2018, Chow Yun-fat made headlines by donating his entire fortune, worth approximately 810 billion Korean won, back to society. <br>[Photo by Yonhap News]](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2018122009293831842_1545265779.jpg)
Chow Yun-fat, a top star from Hong Kong, is also greatly loved in Korea for movies such as A Better Tomorrow, The Killer, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. In 2018, Chow Yun-fat made headlines by donating his entire fortune, worth approximately 810 billion Korean won, back to society.
[Photo by Yonhap News]
After initially testing positive for COVID-19, Chow Yun-fat expressed regret, saying, "I had promised to meet audiences at the theater throughout this week, but I felt unwell for two days. I tested positive for COVID-19, so I could not meet the audiences. I will recover well and meet you all again at the theater."
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Meanwhile, Chow Yun-fat is also greatly loved in Korea for movies such as 'A Better Tomorrow,' 'The Killer,' and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.' In 2018, he made headlines by donating his entire fortune, worth approximately 810 billion Korean won, back to society.
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