Her son, Bui Quang Hai, announced that she died at 11:30 on 30/4, after a period of treatment for a stroke. The viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 on 4/5 at the Hanoi Funeral Home. A memorial service and burial are scheduled for 10:30 on the same day.

Ngoc Tuyet's health declined following an emergency hospitalization in February. While timely treatment helped her maintain mental clarity, she experienced increased difficulty with mobility and communication. The artist is survived by one daughter and two sons; her husband passed away many years ago. In her final years, she lived peacefully in a home next to Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi, receiving devoted care from her children.

Despite her age, Ngoc Tuyet maintained an active lifestyle. In her 80s, she regularly visited the park to relax, cooked, and cleaned her home. She enjoyed writing, often composing comedy sketches and poetry. Passionate about fashion, she frequently designed and embroidered colorful flowers onto her clothes and handbags, creating a youthful and unique style. Off-screen, she was known for her friendly and cheerful demeanor, earning her the nicknames "U Tuyet" and "The woman with a smiling face" from audiences.

Artist Ngoc Tuyet (1938-2026). *Photo: Family provided*.

Ngoc Tuyet's artistic talent was evident from an early age. At 12, she sang on Voice of Vietnam, recording at Quan Su street. During her youth, she joined the Vong Duc Youth Club, where she interacted with veteran artists like Doan Hoang Giang, The Anh, and Quy Duong. She was among the first actors of the Hanoi Drama Troupe, which separated from the Hanoi People's Arts Troupe and was under the Department of Culture and Information (1964). During the anti-American resistance, she performed with an art troupe on the frontline.

Artist Ngoc Tuyet played Mrs. Thin, a grocery and loan shark, in the film "The Village Crier". *Video: VFC*.

Throughout her career, Ngoc Tuyet spent many years at the Hanoi Drama Theater. One of her most memorable stage roles was Mother Dop in "Mother Dop and the Clever Letters". This comedic sketch, created in 1984, was performed over 1,000 times. She often noted the character's sharpness and wit mirrored her own personality. After retirement, she formed a music and comedy troupe that toured nationwide, where she wrote and performed the comedy segments. She also enjoyed writing poetry and essays, compiling her favorite works, stories about iconic roles, career photos, and articles into a book titled "Ngoc Tuyet Smiles and a Time to Remember". Her cherished poem "Aspiration" reflected her free-spirited philosophy: "Live serenely, neither borrowing nor lending / Forgive debts that aren't repaid".

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