Benz Hui Siu Hung, one of Hong Kong’s most respected film and television actors, has died at the age of 76.
His family confirmed that he passed away at 02:30 on 28 October 2025 (20:30 SAST on 27 October) from multiple organ failure caused by cancer.
According to The Straits Times, Hui’s death was announced through his close friend, Hong Kong television host Maria Luisa Leitao, who told the media that his family appreciated the public’s concern and would share funeral details at a later stage.
Hui had been hospitalised in critical condition in Hong Kong in the days before his passing, where he was visited by friends and former co-stars including actors Michael Miu, Charmaine Sheh, Edwin Siu, and veteran performer Chow Yun Fat.
Born on 4 November 1948, Hui began his acting career in the early 1970s with small film and television roles before rising to prominence through his long association with Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB).
He appeared in more than 165 films and series during a career that lasted over 50 years. Among his most memorable performances was his portrayal of Inspector Wong in the 1999 crime thriller Running Out of Time, which earned him a Hong Kong Film Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Hui became a household name for his role as Foon Hei Gor (Brother Foon Hei), an undercover cop-turned-triad boss in TVB’s Line Walker series, which aired between 2014 and 2020.
The character gained a massive following, and many fans affectionately referred to Hui by that screen name. His colleagues described him as a “professional to the end” and a mentor to younger actors.
In addition to Line Walker, Hui starred in several successful Hong Kong dramas, including The Final Combat (1989), Golden Faith (2001), and Bounty Lady (2013). His film credits include Exiled (2006), Love Undercover (2002), Breaking News (2004), and From Vegas to Macau (2014).
His steady presence and signature humour made him one of Hong Kong’s most recognisable supporting actors across generations.
Hui’s family life was equally well known. He married Singaporean Angeli Lung in 1992, and the couple had a daughter, Charmaine Hui, born in 1997.
In recent years, Hui and his family divided their time between Hong Kong and Singapore, where they opened a tutoring centre to support their daughter’s education.
Hui often said that his semi-retirement allowed him to “enjoy quiet family life” after decades in show business.
When news of his death broke, tributes poured in from across the Chinese entertainment industry. TVB issued a statement describing Hui as “a pillar of Hong Kong television and cinema whose dedication inspired generations of performers.”
Actress Charmaine Sheh, who worked with him on several projects, cancelled her work commitments to visit Hui in hospital and later wrote that she would “always remember his warmth and kindness.”
