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Jet Li Goes Topless To Quash Heart Transplant Rumours

The 62-year-old martial arts icon shuts down wild claims with one video. Organ harvesting has recently been a hot topic among Chinese netizens — some believe that certain individuals in showbiz are involved in these shady undertakings. Not even the iconic Jet Li is spared from wild gossip. Rumours that the 62-year-old star underwent a heart transplant have been...

Jackie Chan, 71, Fails In Viral Stick-Catching Challenge, Fans Unhappy He Was Shamed This Way

Wasn't this quite mean to the martial arts legend? For decades, Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan has wowed audiences around the world with his lightning-fast reflexes and jaw-dropping stunts, many of which he still insists on doing himself, even at 71. However, a recent video posted on social media suggests Jackie’s reflexes may not be what they used...

HK Martial Arts Star Norman Chui, 73, Dies; Wife, 43, Also Dies While Handling His Funeral

‘80s Hong Kong martial arts star Norman Chui Siu Keung passed away from oesophageal cancer on September 1 in Beijing. He was 73. The news was confirmed by veteran actor and spokesperson for the Hong Kong Film Workers Association Tin Kai Man, who expressed his condolences following inquiries from the media. Norman's sudden death shocked and saddened...

Sammo Hung’s 11-Year-Old Grandson Impresses With His Boxing Skills

When 8days.sg spoke to martial arts legend Sammo Hung in April, the 72-year-old Hong Kong star revealed that wouldn’t teach his two grandsons kungfu as he has “no power” over the mischievous duo. However, when it comes to the Hung family, being able to land punches is in their genes. Earlier this week, Janet Chow, the wife of Sammo's eldest son Timmy Hung, took to...