Martial arts star Bruce Leung Siu-lung passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 77. His family has chosen to handle funeral arrangements privately, with a farewell ceremony tentatively scheduled for January 26 in Shenzhen, China. Before his passing, Leung was seen dining with friends. According to those present, he appeared in high spirits, making the sudden news of his death all the more shocking.
Known for his passion for martial arts, Bruce Leung studied Wing Chun and other disciplines from a young age. Recognized in Hong Kong cinema as a genuinely skilled fighter, he entered the film industry at just 15 years old as a stunt double before taking on starring roles, including playing the titular role of Chen Zhen in the 1982 television series The Fist. He retired from acting for nearly two decades before making an iconic return as the villain in the 2004 film Kung Fu Hustle.
Before his passing, Bruce Leung was also highly active on Chinese social media, where he shared moments from his daily life and martial arts prowess. His friends also said that he had always been physically strong. Stars like Jackie Chan, Stephen Chow and Wu Jing paid tribute to his lasting influence on martial arts cinema. Update: Bruce Leung’s cause of death has been revealed to be due to cardiac arrest. Contrary to the birth year of 1948 listed online, his family clarified that the late actor was born on August 9, 1951 and would’ve been 75 this year.
