On 24/8, actress Mak King Ting, Lu Tung Hien's wife, shared on social media about the family's fear over the past two months due to his sudden illness. The 59-year-old actor suffered from a bacterial lung infection, which initially showed no clear symptoms but later affected other organs, leading to his treatment in intensive care and a coma.

Doctors described Lu Tung Hien's case as rare and life-threatening. After the critical period, he lost about 18 kg and is now recovering at home.

Lu Tung Hien at a vegetarian restaurant in March. Photo: Weibo

Lu Tung Hien at a vegetarian restaurant in March. Photo: Weibo

Following his wife's post, the actor received an outpouring of support and well wishes from friends. Lu Tung Hien expressed gratitude for the encouragement, describing the most dangerous phase when he was unconscious and unaware of his family's worries and distress. "This experience has shown me what it truly means to be between life and death," he wrote. "I hope everyone takes good care of themselves, no matter how busy they are."

According to St Headline, before his illness, Lu Tung Hien was actively involved in the entertainment industry, constantly filming and attending events. He and his wife also run a vegetarian restaurant. They have been together for 31 years and do not have children.

Lu Tung Hien portrays a wandering swordsman. Video: TVB

Born in 1966, Lu Tung Hien graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 1989. He is known for his roles in "Fist of Fury", "A Chinese Ghost Story", "The Swordsman", and the 1996 version of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer". Critics and audiences widely consider the 1996 adaptation to be the most successful of the approximately 10 television versions of Jin Yong's novel. While not conventionally handsome, Lu Tung Hien captured the essence of the character Linghu Chong. Upon the film's initial release, author Jin Yong commented, "He has the eyes and expressions of Linghu Chong."

Nhu Anh (St Headline)