6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Iconic Big Trouble in Little China star dies as tributes pour in from fans
Big Trouble in Little China star Peter Kwong has died aged 73, his representative have confirmed. The actor and martial artist was best known for playing Rain in John Carpenter's 1986 classic film alongside Kim Cattrall and Kurt Russell.
The actor died in his sleep on Tuesday night, with his representative sharing no further details. The Californian actor took on roles in The A-Team, Wonder Woman, Little House of the Prairie and Miami Vice throughout the '70s and '80s.
Since the sad news broke, Peter's fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the iconic film star. One wrote on X: "Peter Kwong who played Rain in Big Trouble in Little China has sadly passed away. Another small piece of our childhood gone. RIP."
Another tweeted: "This is shocking and I'm saddened that Peter Kwong, the actor who played "RAIN" has passed away in his sleep overnight at the age of 73. Peter, will forever be to me, RAIN, the coolest cat, ever with long locks to wear a two piece suit! #RIP."
