According to information from relatives, Kasim Hoang Vu passed away on March 1 in Texas (USA), at the age of 46. The male singer's family is currently preparing funeral procedures and will soon announce the official report to friends, colleagues and audiences.
Singer Duy Truong - a close colleague of Kasim Hoang Vu's family told reporters that Kasim Hoang Vu's health has recently declined significantly. However, he still maintains an optimistic spirit and regularly receives encouragement from friends, the artist community as well as fans.
In his later years, the male singer faced many serious health problems. In July 2023, he shared that he suffered from severe jawbone arthritis and had to undergo surgery. After surgery, Kasim Hoang Vu faced many difficulties in daily life, especially in eating due to having to abstain from chewing for a long time. The disease relapsed many times, causing his physical condition to weaken and lose weight significantly.
For more than two years, the voice of "Why" has hardly been able to continue performing. He spends most of his time treating illnesses and taking care of his family. In the US, Kasim Hoang Vu and his wife tried their hand at running a restaurant and a nail salon. However, business encountered many difficulties, at times having to temporarily close the restaurant. When they learned of his situation, many friends in the art community stood up to call for support to help the male singer overcome the difficult period.
Kasim Hoang Vu's last update on social networks was on Christmas 2025. At that time, he posted a photo taken with his mother and sent wishes of peace to friends and fans. The post received many greetings and encouragement from the audience.
Kasim Hoang Vu was born in 1980, from Da Nang. He has Vietnamese and Egyptian blood, and his mother is rock singer Bich Phuong. The male singer began to be widely known to the audience after winning the championship of the Sao Mai Rendezvous program in 2004.
Possessing a strong, powerful voice and energetic performance style, Kasim Hoang Vu quickly made his mark in rock and pop-rock music in Vietnam. He left many familiar songs to the audience such as "Because of Love", "Because of Stars", "Because of You", "Who am I - who am you" or "Pleiku Eyes". In 2014, the male singer continued to affirm his vocal ability when he won the Bronze prize at the "Conquering the Peak" program.
