Notorious gangster who inspired Hong Kong hit movie dies aged 55

By SETO KIT YAN

Richie Ren plays the AK-47-toting Yip Kwok Foon (based on ruthless robber Yip Kai-foon), in Hong Kong crime thriller Trivisa. Photo: GSC Movies.

Hong Kong King of Robbers Yip Kai-foon has died at the age of 55.

He was certified dead at 1.02am on April 19 at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.

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