Taiwanese host Wang Hao-yi dies, just 5 days after his mother's passing
Award-winning Taiwanese host and author Wang Hao-yi passed away on June 29 at the age of 68, according to Taiwanese media reports.
Wang was best known as the co-host of Slow Travel Adventures , a cultural travel programme that explores Taiwan's landscapes and traditions from unique perspectives.
The series earned critical acclaim, winning the Golden Bell Award for Best Lifestyle Show Hosts in 2023.
Its seventh season is said to have aired earlier this year.
Wang's co-host, Liu Ke-hsiang, expressed his grief in a Facebook post, saying he was shocked by the sudden news.
'Thinking of the two of us filming together – from Feb 25, 2014 until now – we travelled across Taiwan and explored countless local customs.
'Thanks to his wit and humour, we were able to try many new things with the series.
'Now that he's gone… how can one not feel grief? Mourning!'
According to China Press, Wang had been experiencing heart issues in recent days and was recuperating.
In his post, Liu shared that Wang's brother told him that Wang had been driving when he began to feel unwell. "He pulled over by the roadside – and never recovered.'
The news has stunned fans, especially given the timing.
On June 24, Wang posted on Facebook to announce the passing of his 91-year-old mother and shared that his family was preparing funeral arrangements.
Now, in the span of just one week, his brother is left mourning the loss of both his mother and an older sibling.
Many have taken to social media to offer condolences and support during this tragic time.
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