"After [Norman] passed away, his wife took charge of the funeral arrangements. In China, the cremation process has to be done within a few days. While handling the funeral, she started feeling unwell and she too passed away, possibly due to a heart attack. Now, their daughter is handling the arrangements,” said Tin.

Norman Chui, a Hong Kong martial arts actor, gained fame for his iconic portrayals of martial arts heroes but also drew attention for his tumultuous romantic relationships off-screen.

Veteran actor famous for “Reincarnated” series in 1970s succumbed to oesophageal cancer in Beijing on September 1, long-time friend says.