MANG HOI (孟海) (1958 - 2023)

Hong Kong action star Mang Hoi has passed away at the age of 65 due to oesophageal cancer. 

Mang has worked as an action choregrapher, stuntman, director and actor since the 70's and alongside Sammo Hung (under his stunt team) and Bruce Lee. He has also won a Best Supporting Acting award for his part in "Yes Madam" in the 5th Hong Kong Film Award. 

Appearing in over 100 movies, you can spot Mang in "Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983)", "Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985)", "Heart of Dragon (1985)", "The Millionaire's Express (1986)" and his last screen appearance was the Donnie Yen action flick, Kung Fu Jungle. He is noted for working with Cynthia Rothrock, the few kick-ass ladies in the 80's. 

RIP Mr Mang, you have given action fans a rousing era!

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