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Wilson Chin produced many variety program hits
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Eric Tsang has known Wilson Chin for over 20 years and is like a mentor and friend to him
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Leo Ku has worked with Wilson Chin many times
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Louis Koo is heartbroken over the passing
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Wilson Chin appeared to be thinner early this year
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Former TVB variety program producer Wilson Chin Kwok Wai
yesterday afternoon passed away at the Hong Kong Sanitorium and Hospital from
pancreatic cancer at age 58. In May this year he was rumored to be
seriously ill. At the time he was caught to be extremely thin, lacking
even the strength to walk as he required help from his wife Calinda Chan
Yuen Wai. Some said that last year his pancreas had problems and he
needed a gallbladder removal operation. Then his condition improved for
awhile, then recently it worsened and finally he passed away. He was
survived by his wife and their two year old daughter. SUPER TRIO's Eric
Tsang Chi Wai also revealed that this golden partner would miss his
young daughter the most.
Chin Kwok Wai succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Produced countless
variety programs, directed movies and produced concerts, he was widely
known in the industry. Many artists upon hearing the news of his
passing were saddened.
Working with Chin Kwok Wai on the variety program SUPER TRIO,
Tsang Chi Wai was extremely saddened over the passing of his good
brother Chin Kwok Wai. Chi Wai's impression of Chin Kwok Wai was that
he was very active in the industry, but privately he also spent a lot of
time to help those in the business. He has done a lot, like directing
many large scale charity and disaster fund raiser. He also directed and
produced the Hong Kong Film Awards. He volunteered for those jobs and
he gladly did them.
Chi Wai lamented, "From the first episode of SUPER TRIO we
already worked together. It's 20 some years. Originally I said I would
wait for him for a 25th anniversary SUPER TRIO commemorative edition, but
unfortunately over a year ago he discovered a problem with his pancreas.
Actually for a period we thought we had hope, because in Japan we found
a doctor who used immune cell therapy that was very suitable for
treating him. Due to the pandemic he couldn't go to Japan, which was a
setback for his confidence!" Chi Wai pointed out that Chin Kwok Wai
Did Chin Kwok Wai have any final wish? Chi Wai said, "He missed
his daughter, she is still very little!" Chi Wai sighed. "Earlier I
kept encouraging him and boosted his morale. I told him I was waiting
for him for the 25th anniversary SUPER TRIO commemorative edition, and
waiting for him to come back and make movies. Originally earlier I had
a pandemic film that I wanted him to direct a part of, unfortunately he
didn't have enough strength!" Now Chin Kwok Wai passed, would his wife
and daughter have problems financially? Chi Wai said that everyone have
already called to ask if they need any help. "The most urgent is taking
care of his funeral, we can talk about the rest later!"
The Hong Kong Performing Artist Guild president Louis Koo Tin
Lok said, "I would like to thank him for his contribution to Hong Kong
show business as a producer. Wilson was also this term's Performing
Artist Guild vice president. He put his heart and effort into the
Guild. I wish him a safe journey! The Guild will contact his family
and try to provide assistance!"
Two days ago many friends learned that Chin Kwok Wai's condition
was less than optimistic and went to the hospital to see him one final
time. When William So Wing Hong saw Chin Kwok Wai, he could no longer
speak but was still conscious and reaction. So Wing Hong said, "Last
night (Andy) Hui Chi On and I went to the hospital to keep him company,
to say something soothing and encouraging in his ear, and tell him to
hurry up and plan the Big Four reunion. We of course know it's not
possible, but he tried to say something hopeful to him. At the time he
could not speak, but he gave an OK gesture. I also bought him cheese
egg and butter pineapple bun. I knew he couldn't eat, but I didn't
have much to say so I told him to eat if he could. When I left I told
him to rest up, not to think too much. We witnessed his proposal in Las
Vegas, with all the firework, we watched the birth of his child. From
now on we would try to help as much as we could, I hope his wife would
be able to be strong."
The Chin Kwok Wai produced classic program BEAUTIFUL COOKING made
its hosts Edmond Leung Hon Man, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, and Alex Fong
Lik Sun's popularity roar. Edmond visited Chin in August. Currently in
quarantine for work in the Mainland, Edmond said, "Yesterday actually I
already received the news, many brothers went to see him for a final
time. Before quarantine I visited hi at the hospital in mid August.
Chin Kwok Wai and I have known each other for a very long time, since I
started in the business. The earliest was the SUPER TRIO production,
later with BEAUTIFUL COOKING we became even more familiar. He produced
Big Four's two concert tours. On and off stage whether at work or at
play, we built great trust and long friendship. I know about his illness
for awhile. Earlier he didn't want to worry everyone, he was unwilling
to see us. In the recent months I finally was able to see him. The
news came rather suddenly, may he rest in peace and my condolences to his
family."
Cheng Chung Kei said, "Only because of you there was BEAUTIFUL
COOKING, also because of BEAUTIFUL COOKING Edmond, Siu Fong and I had our
most successful and representative work, thank you! I wish you to be in
a comfortable place to continue to demonstrate your abilities now, to
continue to make everyone so happy! Everyone please take care, good
health to everyone!"
Leo Ku Kui Ke and Chin Kwok Wai have worked together on
concerts. Gei Jai posted, "My heart hurts very, very, very much. My
tears can't be stopped. Texts recorded those photos and conversations.
Each time we battled shoulder to shoulder. Before each concert in my
ear piece would be you saying 'Gei Jai good show'. My heart hurts very,
very much."
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