Kathy Chow a prominent Hong Kong actress, singer and producer has died suddenly aged 57. Kathy is know to have had Systemic Lupus Erythematosus for several years.

Kathy was a leading Hong Kong acting star of the 1990s. She was best known for her role as Zhou Zhiruo in the 1994 TVB series The Heaven Sword And Dragon Saber. Her last film role was on 2021 action comedy, “Heroes Return,” directed by Yip Wing-kin. Kathy was lead actor and producer.

According to Chinese news site St Headline, Kathy was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus. Her condition was not publicly revealed, so only a few people knew the reason why the actress could not move easily.

Her mother said she wishes her daughter will “stay happy in another world, your family is proud of you.”