Renowned Taiwanese actor Peng Yi, also known as Peng Hai Yi, who appeared in dramas and films such as “The Curse” and “Nine Bitter Melons Shop,” passed away suddenly at the age of 80 on August 17th in his home.
Peng Yi’s family confirmed the sad news on Facebook on the 21st, along with a death certificate indicating that he suffered a fatal heart attack at home on the evening of the 17th. Due to the sudden nature of his passing, the family is still in the process of notifying close ones. The details of the farewell ceremony will be decided later and communicated to friends and relatives accordingly. The post concluded with expressions of gratitude for the care and condolences received from all walks of life.
Under the stage name “Peng Yi,” Peng Hai Yi had been actively involved in Taiwanese drama circles for many years. Although not often in leading roles, his trademark smile and natural acting skills left a lasting impression in works such as “The Curse,” “Not a Murder Mystery,” “Mirror Forest,” “Debt Queen,” and “Rookie’s Diary,” making him an indispensable figure for fans. Additionally, he served as a board member for three terms at the Chinese Film Producers’ Association.
In 2021, at the age of 76, Peng Yi won the “Mei Film” Best Actor Award for his performance in the Taiwanese dialect short film “The Last Time.” In 2023, at the age of 78, his portrayal of “Uncle Dou” in “Nine Bitter Melons Shop,” where he depicted a man dedicated to traditional soy sauce making, including the iconic line, “If you can do one thing well in your lifetime, that’s called skill!” That quote became a reflection of his real-life philosophy.
Having appeared in numerous popular commercials and films during his lifetime, Peng Yi had uploaded all his works onto YouTube. For 12 years, he documented each performance in front of the camera, capturing screenshots whenever his name appeared in the credits, providing a complete record of his acting career.
After the news of Peng Yi’s passing was announced, netizens flooded Facebook with messages like “Rest in peace, Peng Dad, I’ve been watching you act since I was young” and “Brother Peng, may you rest peacefully, condolences to the family.”