Jimmy Wang Yu

Chinese-Taiwanese actor and filmmaker (1943-2022)

Wang Yu, also known as "Jimmy Wang" or "Jimmy Wang Yu" (Chinese: 王羽; born Wáng Zhèngquán; 28 March 1943 – 5 April 2022),[1] was a Taiwanese actor, movie director, producer, and screenwriter. He first became famous in 1967 with his starring role in One-Armed Swordsman and The Chinese Boxer (1970). Wang was born in Shanghai, China. His career began in 1960 and he retired in 2013.

Wang died on April 5, 2022 in Taipei, Taiwan from problems caused by a stroke at the age of 79.[2][3]

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  1. "Jimmy Wang Yu". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-05-24.
  2. ""独臂刀王"王羽今晨病逝享寿80岁". 聯合早報. 2022-04-05. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
  3. Chang, Ya-chin; Wang, Hsin-yu; Yeh, Kuan-yin; Shih, Hsiu-chuan (April 5, 2022). "Veteran Taiwanese martial arts actor Jimmy Wang dies at 79". Central News Agency. Retrieved April 5, 2022.