Renowned mainland Chinese actor Wu Liansheng passed away on the 8th at the age of 62. While the cause of his death has not been disclosed by his family, producer Lei Yang mentioned in an interaction with netizens that Wu Liansheng died from a heart attack induced by alcohol consumption.
On January 8th, the “Harbin Drama Theater,” to which Wu Liansheng belonged, issued a notice stating that he passed away on the evening of January 7th at the age of 62. Video footage revealed him lying in bed, mouth slightly open, with medical instruments measuring blood pressure wrapped around his arm, appearing extremely weak. His emaciated figure was seen coughing intensely, clearly in significant pain.
Colleagues such as Yang Zhigang, Cheng Feng, and some crew members from the film and television dramas in which Wu Liansheng had participated expressed their condolences. Meanwhile, there is widespread curiosity about the underlying illness that led to Wu Liansheng’s untimely death at the age of 62.
According to reports from “Upstream News,” Wu Liansheng’s family has not disclosed the cause of his death. However, as Wu Liansheng’s passing has attracted more attention, information from producer Lei Yang’s interaction with netizens indicates that his death was indeed triggered by a heart attack caused by alcohol consumption. Lei Yang also revealed that Wu Liansheng had a penchant for drinking, and he still had an unfinished film project.
An insider disclosed that just two months ago, while still filming, Wu Liansheng’s health took a drastic turn for the worse starting in December last year. He had no choice but to return to his hometown of Harbin for rest. At that time, he reassured his friends, saying he was just taking a break at home. Little did anyone anticipate the swift and severe progression of his illness.
Public records show that Wu Liansheng attended the Harbin Drama Theater’s student class before embarking on an acting career. He appeared in several red stage dramas like “Harbin Under the Night,” followed by numerous film and television works. Despite often playing supporting roles, media reviews commend his ability to portray characters with precision and nuance, bringing them to life on screen.
In the prominent business drama “Great Prosperity Leader,” Wu Liansheng’s portrayal of the shrewd and astute store owner “Shi Daxue” left a lasting impression on viewers. His last Weibo post on September 10, 2023, promoted his starring role in “Great Prosperity Leader.” Even then, his pale complexion and visible weakness hinted at his declining health.
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, China is currently experiencing another mysterious outbreak. While social media in China is filled with reports of overcrowded hospitals and overwhelmed crematoriums, the Chinese Communist Party has not officially acknowledged the severity of the situation. The National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China only acknowledged a “continuous upward trend in acute respiratory infectious diseases” from December 23 to 29 last year. It remains unknown whether Wu Liansheng’s passing is related to this current wave of the epidemic.