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Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Why should we avoid it?': Jet Li reflects on death after daughter's mental health struggle
BEIJING, July 19 — Jet Li has spoken publicly for the first time about a painful chapter in his family life — his daughter Jada's mental health crisis at age 19. In an interview with Beijing-based publication Sanlian Lifeweek published on July 10, the 62-year-old action star revealed that Jada, now 22, once struggled with suicidal thoughts. When she eventually pulled through, father and daughter sat down for an honest, soul-baring conversation about death and what comes after. 'We had an honest conversation, because [death] is inevitable. Why should we avoid it? We had a good conversation about it,' he said. Li said many people live in fear of death or treat it as taboo — something he's determined to face head-on with his loved ones. The devout Buddhist added that he believes acknowledging the inevitability of death helps us live more meaningfully. 'A lot of people live with regrets and a life where they are not honest in facing situations,' he reportedly told Sanlian Lifeweek. 'Because we are born, we will inevitably die. But we often said that death is not auspicious and shouldn't be talked about.' Rather than dwell on fear, Li said he chooses to focus on how he lives. 'Knowing that I will die, should I still worry about it every day till the day it happened, or knowing that it would happen someday, I should treasure the way I live every day? I think living well every day is more important,' he reportedly said. The actor, who rose to fame in classics like Shaolin Temple and Fearless, also opened up about how he handles loss. When asked if he feels 'sad and regretful' over the death of a friend or mentor, his response was striking. 'Why should we feel sad and regretful? I think this is something that only avatars in games would feel,' he replied. Li added that while others might see his approach as cold, he believes in accepting death rather than ritualising grief. 'For people around me who have died, those who know me would know that I wouldn't attend their funeral,' he reportedly said. 'There are others who said that I am heartless and too unpretentious, and I would tell them there's no one whose kin doesn't die.' *If you are lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, Befrienders offers free and confidential support 24 hours a day. A full list of Befrienders contact numbers and state operating hours is available here: There are also free hotlines for young people. Talian Kasih at 15999 (24/7); and Talian BuddyBear at 1800-18-2327(BEAR)(daily 12pm-12am). Contact Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, or 04-2910 100 in Penang, or 05-2380 485 in Ipoh, or 088-335 793 in Kota Kinabalu. Those suffering from problems can reach out to: Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp 019-261 5999); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929 or visit for a full list of numbers and operating hours).
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
‘Why should we avoid it?': Jet Li gets candid about death after daughter's mental health struggle
BEIJING, July 19 — Jet Li has spoken publicly for the first time about a painful chapter in his family life — his daughter Jada's mental health crisis at age 19. In an interview with Beijing-based publication Sanlian Lifeweek published on July 10, the 62-year-old action star revealed that Jada, now 22, once struggled with suicidal thoughts. When she eventually pulled through, father and daughter sat down for an honest, soul-baring conversation about death and what comes after. 'We had an honest conversation, because [death] is inevitable. Why should we avoid it? We had a good conversation about it,' he said. Li said many people live in fear of death or treat it as taboo — something he's determined to face head-on with his loved ones. The devout Buddhist added that he believes acknowledging the inevitability of death helps us live more meaningfully. 'A lot of people live with regrets and a life where they are not honest in facing situations,' he reportedly told Sanlian Lifeweek. 'Because we are born, we will inevitably die. But we often said that death is not auspicious and shouldn't be talked about.' Rather than dwell on fear, Li said he chooses to focus on how he lives. 'Knowing that I will die, should I still worry about it every day till the day it happened, or knowing that it would happen someday, I should treasure the way I live every day? I think living well every day is more important,' he reportedly said. The actor, who rose to fame in classics like Shaolin Temple and Fearless, also opened up about how he handles loss. When asked if he feels 'sad and regretful' over the death of a friend or mentor, his response was striking. 'Why should we feel sad and regretful? I think this is something that only avatars in games would feel,' he replied. Li added that while others might see his approach as cold, he believes in accepting death rather than ritualising grief. 'For people around me who have died, those who know me would know that I wouldn't attend their funeral,' he reportedly said. 'There are others who said that I am heartless and too unpretentious, and I would tell them there's no one whose kin doesn't die.' *If you are lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, Befrienders offers free and confidential support 24 hours a day. A full list of Befrienders contact numbers and state operating hours is available here: There are also free hotlines for young people. Talian Kasih at 15999 (24/7); and Talian BuddyBear at 1800-18-2327(BEAR)(daily 12pm-12am). Contact Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, or 04-2910 100 in Penang, or 05-2380 485 in Ipoh, or 088-335 793 in Kota Kinabalu. Those suffering from problems can reach out to: Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp 019-261 5999); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929 or visit for a full list of numbers and operating hours).
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Jet Li on death: There's no one whose kin doesn't die
SINGAPORE: Often plagued by rumours of his own demise, Jet Li recently spoke candidly about death in an interview. In a video interview with the Chinese magazine Sanlian Lifeweek, published on July 10, the 62-year-old China-born action star, who has been a Singaporean citizen since 2009, was asked if he ever felt "sad and regretful" about the death of a friend or senior. He responded: "Why should we feel sad and regretful?" Li added that frequently in dramas, characters often express regret about not seeing someone for the last time or fulfilling their wishes before they passed away. "For people around me who have died, those who know me would be aware that I wouldn't attend their funeral. "Some others have said that I am heartless and too straightforward, and I would tell them there's no one whose relatives don't eventually die," he added. Li also shared that his youngest daughter, Jada, now 22, experienced suicidal thoughts when she was 19. When she recovered, they both sat down to discuss afterlife arrangements. He said: "We had an honest conversation, because death is inevitable. Why should we avoid it? We had a good chat about it. "Many people live with regrets and a life where they are not honest in facing situations. "Since we are born, we will inevitably die. But we often say that death is inauspicious and shouldn't be discussed." Li believes that rather than agonising about death, people should live their lives well. He added: "Knowing that I will die, should I worry about it every day until it happens? Or, knowing that it will happen someday, should I treasure the way I live every day? I think living well every day is more important."
The Star
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Jet Li shares his perspective on death, reveals why he doesn't attend funerals
Action star Jet Li is choosing to live life to the fullest rather than dwelling on the fear of death. Photo: Jet Li/Weibo Action superstar Jet Li recently opened up about his perspective on death and the reason he chooses not to attend funerals. In an interview with Chinese magazine Sanlian Lifeweek , Li, 62, shared that he has come to terms with the impermanence of life, viewing it as a natural and inevitable part of the human experience. When asked if he ever felt sorrow or regret after losing a loved one, the reclusive actor – who has been plagued by rumours of death for years – replied: 'Why should we feel sad or regretful? I believe such emotions only exist for avatars trapped in a game.' Li went on to elaborate, adding that in many dramas, characters often express regret over not meeting someone for the last time or failing to fulfill their final wishes before death. He also spoke about the reason he doesn't attend funerals, saying: 'When people around me pass away, others may be used to mourning, but I personally don't attend funerals.' The Expendables star added: 'Some say I'm heartless or have no feelings, but I always tell them no one gets through life without losing a loved one.' On the subject of life and death, Li revealed that his youngest daughter Jada, 22, battled depression at the age of 19 and even grappled with suicidal thoughts. After her recovery, Li and Jada sat down for an open conversation about afterlife arrangements – a topic neither of them viewed as taboo. 'We were very honest about it because (death) is inevitable,' he shared. Li also encouraged everyone to live life to the fullest and treasure each moment, rather than dwelling on the fear of death. 'If I know I'm going to die, should I spend every day worrying about it, or should I cherish each moment? I believe living each day to the fullest is far more important,' he said. Those suffering from mental health issues or contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929, go to for a full list of numbers and operating hours, or email sam@
AsiaOne
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
'There's no one whose kin doesn't die': Jet Li reveals his thoughts on death, why he doesn't attend funerals, daughter being suicidal
Jet Li, who was frequently plagued by rumours of his own demise, got candid about death in an interview recently. In a video interview with Chinese magazine Sanlian Lifeweek published on July 10, the 62-year-old China-born action star, who has been Singaporean since 2009, was asked if he ever felt "sad and regretful" about the death of a friend or senior. He responded: "Why should we feel sad and regretful? I think this is something that only avatars in games would feel." Jet, a staunch Buddhist, added that a lot of times in dramas, characters would often express regret about not meeting someone for the last time or fulfilling their wishes before they died. "For people around me who have died, those who know me would know that I wouldn't attend their funeral. There are others who said that I am heartless and too unpretentious, and I would tell them there's no one whose kin doesn't die," he added. Jet also shared that his youngest daughter Jada, now 22, had suicidal thoughts when she was 19 years old, and when she stepped out of it, both of them sat down to talk about afterlife arrangements. He said: "We had an honest conversation, because [death] is inevitable. Why should we avoid it? We had a good conversation about it. "A lot of people live with regrets and a life where they are not honest in facing situations. Because we are born, we will inevitably die. But we often said that death is not auspicious and shouldn't be talked about." Jet believes that rather than agonising about death, people should live their life well. He added: "Knowing that I will die, should I still worry about it every day till the day it happened, or knowing that it would happen someday, I should treasure the way I live every day? I think living well every day is more important." [[nid:719445]] Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800 Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928 Shan You Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 6741-0078 Fei Yue's Online Counselling Service: Tinkle Friend (for primary school children): 1800-2744-788
