According to Sohu, on 21/6, Ma Jingtao was dressed in period costume, interacting with fans at a tourist spot in Hangzhou, China. Later that evening, during a livestream promoting a product, he appeared dazed before collapsing. Staff rushed him to the hospital, and the broadcast was cut short.

A representative from Ma Jingtao's partner company stated that initial tests indicated he fainted due to low blood sugar and that his condition is now stable. His management company also confirmed his condition isn't serious, though he'll need to rest and recuperate. The incident quickly became a trending topic on Weibo, with tens of thousands of fans expressing their concern and offering support. Some comments included, "He's not young anymore, and livestreaming is tiring work. Wearing heavy costumes in the heat can easily lead to heatstroke", "Hitting his head when he fell is dangerous", and "Seeing Ma Jingtao brings back so many childhood memories."

In recent years, Ma Jingtao has focused less on acting, instead appearing on variety shows, singing at events, and livestreaming. With a 28-year career in entertainment, he is best known for roles in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" (1994) as Zhang Wuji, "New Justice Bao," and "Tomorrow is Another Day."

Ma Jingtao has been married twice. He divorced his second wife, actress Wu Jiani, in 2017 and is a single father to two children (16 and 15 years old). According to HK01, he and his ex-wife occasionally reunite to celebrate their children's birthdays. He also has a daughter from his first marriage.

Nhu Anh (according to Sohu)