The actor passed away on November 3, after a period of fighting with the disease. According to Liu Daxing's wish, the actor's family held a simple funeral for him and did not announce it widely. After the fire, the family filed a complaint.
Actor Tri Trong Thuy - who plays Duong Tang in "Tay Du Ky" - shared with the media that he was extremely surprised to hear the news, so he quickly called Luc Tieu Linh Dong (playing Son Ngo Khong) to clarify the situation.
After that, Luc Tieu Linh Dong immediately contacted Liu Dai Cuong's family and confirmed that the sad news was true.
Tri Trong Thuy recalled that the last time he met Liu Dai Cuong was last year, when he, Luc Tieu Linh Dong and Ma Duc Hoa participated in a program organized by the Central Television (CCTV).
At that time, the 4 teachers and students sang the song "Where to ask for a way" and Liu Dai Cuong's health was still quite good.
But in September this year, Liu Dai Cuong appeared in a video with a clearly noticeable pancreatic condition due to having to fight for anorexia.
Ma Duc Hoa - the actress who played Tru Bat Gioi in the 1986 version of "Tay Du Ky" - told the media: "As soon as I heard the news, I immediately called him, but no one answered. He has now been cremated and buried, a very good brother... has passed away. Those who are still alive, take good care of yourself.
Ma Duc Hoa and Liu Dai Cuong are not only close colleagues, but also neighbors living in the same building. Ma Duc Hoa personally introduced Liu Dai Cuong to play Sa Tang in Journey to the West.
In fact, Liu Dai Cuong's relationship with "Journey to the West" started right from the first part (since 1982, broadcast in 1986). Through Ma Duc Hoa's introduction, director Duong Khiet contacted Luu Dai Cuong to audition for the role of Sa Tang.
But at that time, Liu Dai Cuong had just started working at the Chinese Academy of Drama. As a stable state employee, he was worried that acting in films would affect his main job for a long time, so he had to refuse.
After that, the film crew invited Diem Hoai Le to play Sa Tang in the first part.
When filming Journey to the West part 2 (in 1998, broadcast in 2000), Diem Hoai Le was old and could not continue to take on the role, so director Duong Khiet once again sought out Liu Dai Cuong.
At this time, Liu Dai Cuong was 50 years old, he still accepted immediately without any hesitation, even though director Yang Zhe set a condition of not being asked for remuneration.
Liu Dai Cuong later revealed on a program that he was paid 160,000 yuan, about 10,000 yuan per episode.
The three followers of Tang Tang all need a martial arts foundation, and Liu Dai Cuong originated from the play, so his stick dance and love-making moves are very strong and decisive, completely suitable for the image of Sa Tang.
Liu Dai Cuong's personality in real life is similar to this character, he is a hard-working, hardworking, and not complacent. The chain of intestines on Sa Tang's neck weighed about 5 kg, and he had to wear it continuously, but he never complained.
In the film crew, when lacking supporting roles, Liu Dai Cuong is often asked to act in a supporting role, which he plays in every role.
Diem Hoai Le and Luu Dai Cuong are still the two most famous "Sa Tang" on screen.
