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Legendary Chinese Actress Cheng Pei-Pei Passes Away At 78

Actress Cheng Pei-Pei, Known For Martial Arts Roles, Dies At 78

Cheng Pei-pei, the iconic Chinese actress known as the Queen of Swords, has passed away at the age of 78. She rose to fame in the 1960s as one of the first female action stars, making a name for herself in Shaw Brothers classics such as Come Drink With Me. Cheng's career spanned six decades, during which she starred in over 20 films for Shaw Brothers, including Princess Iron Fan and Golden Swallow.

One of Cheng's most memorable roles was as the villain Jade Fox in Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which brought her international acclaim. Her last major role was in Disney's live-action remake of Mulan in 2020.

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