The funeral of actress Ha Tinh, known as a "classical beauty", took place on 15/12/2024 in Beijing, following her death on 13/12/2024 at age 61 due to illness. According to Jimu News, the ceremony, held at a local funeral home, featured a large screen displaying films and photos of the beloved actress.
At the service, Xu Ha, 24, Ha Tinh's son, shared a poignant memory: "My mother loved snow. Every year when it snowed, she would wear a thick coat to go out and admire the scenery. The day she passed away was also the day Beijing had its first snowfall of the season. In my heart, this snow is for my mother".
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Actress Ha Tinh. *Photo: The Paper* |
He revealed his mother was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2015. At that time, she told her doctor, "My son is still young, I cannot let him be without a mother". Throughout her illness, she consistently encouraged her son to maintain an optimistic outlook, regardless of the challenges they faced.
In her final days, Ha Tinh was largely in a coma. During moments of lucidity, she held Xu Ha's hand, asking, "Are you okay?".
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Friends and fans signed a memorial book for Ha Tinh; the family did not release images from the funeral. *Photo: Hongxing News* |
Many colleagues attended the funeral to pay their respects. Zhang Qing, who played Princess Wan Sheng in "Journey to the West", recalled their long-standing friendship, which began before they entered the entertainment industry. "We had the fortune to act together in the 1980s, becoming sisters until now. Ha Tinh was always a sweet girl, with a gentle voice and face".
Actor Wang Weiguo, known for his role as Lu Junyi in "Water Margin", noted Ha Tinh's resilience. He mentioned that in her final stage of life, due to major surgeries, her language ability was limited, but she often smiled. He reflected: "There were times when I couldn't escape negative emotions, and Ha Tinh guided me to think more simply and positively. Seeing her bright demeanor, many times I no longer worried about troubles. As long as I remember her in my heart, Ha Tinh is always there".
Although the funeral was initially planned for close family and friends, hundreds of fans attended, prompting the family to welcome them to offer condolences.
[VIDEO_435536]Ha Tinh played Bao Xiruo in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". *Video: Bilibili*
Ha Tinh earned the moniker "classical beauty" for her notable roles in adaptations of China's four great classical novels. Her performances included a fairy in the 1986 "Journey to the West", Qin Keqing in "Dream of the Red Chamber", Xiao Qiao in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", and Li Shishi in "Water Margin". She also made an impact as Hua Youlin in "Riverside Grass", a film adaptation of a Qiong Yao novel, and Bao Xiruo in the 2003 "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".
The artist was married to actor Xu Ya Jun, and they had a son in 2001. The couple divorced in 2003, with their son living with his father.
Nhu Anh (according to Bj News, Hongxing News)
