Among the very best understood Western faces in Hong Kong, previous TVB star Gregory Charles Rivers (河國榮) has actually passed away in an obvious suicide at his town home in Tai Au Man town, Clear Water Bay. Gregory was licensed dead at the scene by medics, with a basin of charred charcoal discovered near him. No will was obtained by police officers.
The 58-year-old was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in his bed by his sister-in-law, who checked out after he stopped working to react to text for 2 days directly given that his last reply on January 31. His female supervisor, who passes the surname Leung, showed up with a female pal at the scene on getting the news. According to Ms Leung, Gregory’s household remained in Australia and he did not have any staying kin in Hong Kong. Gregory’s buddies have actually connected to his 2 siblings in Australia as his posthumous matters are being addressed.
A Pioneer for Westerners at TVB
Born in Queensland, Gregory was studying medication at the University of New South Wales in Australia in 1980s, when an enthusiasm for Cantonese popular culture saw him quit his research studies, and ultimately transfer to Hong Kong in the year 1987, to begin a profession in home entertainment. An audition effort for acting resulted in him appearing in over 200 regional tv series as an authorities inspector, missionary and manager, to name a few, ending up being the “go-to guy” for Caucasian characters at TVB for 20 years.
Over the last few years, the star has actually been afflicted by a string of diseases consisting of anxiety, heartburn and skin cancer of the best ear, for which he went through effective surgical treatment in 2017. He apparently acquired heavy financial obligation after going through heart surgical treatments, following a medical diagnosis of arrhythmia. Gregory’s other half, Bonnie had actually died from disease late in 2015.
Called Gregory Charles River, a university mate had actually recommended Ho, a translation of “Rivers”, as his surname, while he handled Kwok-wing, the name of his idol Leslie Cheung (張國榮), which likewise sounded near “Gregory”. He when discussed on a music program that “Ho Kwok-wing” is printed on his recognition card as his legal Chinese name. Gregory’s last remarkable task is ViuTV’s 2022 production, Into The Wild < <野人老師>.
Gregory’s Classic Performance in “Blood of Good and Evil”:
Source: HK.On.CC