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Brogan-Leigh Hurst

Kenneth Tsang dead: James Bond actor tragically dies in Covid quarantine hotel

James Bond actor Kenneth Tsang has tragically died at the age of 86.

The Hollywood star passed away in a quarantine hotel in Hong Kong, according to reports.

Kenneth starred in Hollywood blockbusters including Rush Hour 2, opposite Jackie Chan, and gritty crime drama The Replacement Killers, but was best known for his role in Die Another Day.

He played General Moon in the 2002 spy thriller, alongside Pierce Brosnan in his fourth and final appearance as 007.

The star was in mandatory quarantine at the Kowloon Hotel after he returned from Singapore on Monday.

It's claimed Ministry of Health found staff found him unconscious today and that he could not be revived - South China Morning Post reports.

A source says he was pronounced dead at the scene and that he had tested negative for Covid on Tuesday.

Tributes to the actor have flooded in on Twitter following his sudden death.

One person wrote: "Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang passed away today whilst quarantining at a Hong Kong Hotel. He starred in some of the best HK films during the 80’s and 90’s inc A Better Tomorrow 1&2, The Killer, Peking Opera Blues as well Once A Thief and Supercop. He will be missed."

Another penned: "This one really hurts. A fantastic actor who has been a huge part of my life through cinema. R.I.P - Kenneth Tsang."

He is best known for starring in movies such as James Bond and Rush Hour 2 (20th Century Fox)

A third shared: "Not only their dramas/movies brought us the wonderful memory, but also accompanied our growing journey… RIP, Kenneth Tsang Kong."

Another fan added: "Such a sad day for fans of old school Hong Kong films. I grew up watching boxes and boxes of OG HK films and it’ll forever hold a special place in my heart as it made me a cinephile that I am today."

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