'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' actress Cheng Pei-pei dies at 78

By ANNDREA A. WEBBER

Chinese actress Cheng Pei-pei made her acting debut in 1964 and is considered a pioneer of martial arts roles for female actors. Photos: China Press

Chinese actress Cheng Pei-pei, renowned for her roles in Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and King Hu’s Come Drink With Me, has died. She was 78.

The news was confirmed by her management company, Supreme Art Entertainment, on Friday (July 19).

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