Remembering Leslie Cheung on the 21st Anniversary of his death

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Remembering Leslie Cheung, 21 Years Later
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It has been exactly 21 long years since Leslie Cheung died in Hong Kong on April 1, 2003 at the age of 46. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Leslie Cheung (Farewell My Concubine, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Cheung, a cultural icon

Born Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing in Hong Kong on September 12, 1956, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in history. Cheung was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1993 he touched the hearts of millions as Cheng Dieyi in ‘Farewell My Concubine’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 21 years since the tragic loss of Leslie Cheung and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Leslie Cheung is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Leslie Cheung.

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