On June 7, Son Tay Drama Theater issued an obituary confirming the information about the departure of the male artist. According to the announcement, Truong Tri Trung passed away on the afternoon of June 6 in Thai Nguyen city, Son Tay province due to severe illness and did not survive despite intensive treatment.
This information quickly attracted the attention of the public, especially audiences who had loved the classic works that he participated in throughout more than four decades of artistic activities.
In the obituary, Son Tay Drama Theater assessed Truong Tri Trung as an artist who dedicated his whole life to theater and cinema. Born in 1957, he has been associated with art since he was young and became one of the typical faces of the local theater scene before being known to audiences nationwide through many famous television works.
Although he has retired for many years, the male artist is still always interested in the development of the literary and artistic field. He is respected by colleagues and audiences for his dedication to the profession as well as his simple lifestyle in real life.
According to Chinese media, in more than 40 years in the profession, Truong Tri Trung has participated in more than 50 television and film dramas, along with more than 20 stage plays and many other art programs. He is highly appreciated for his ability to transform into many different roles, from historical figures to everyday images.
Although his name is not too prominent for today's young audience, many of Truong Tri Trung's roles are associated with the memories of a large number of Chinese viewers. He once participated in the classic TV series "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" as Ma Toc, appeared in "The Water Margin" as Tieu Cai, and took on a role in the historical work "General Tieu Kinh Quang".
The characters he portrays all leave an impression thanks to his solid, deep acting style and closely following the spirit of the original. This is also the reason why Truong Tri Trung is considered by experts as one of the truly talented artists of Chinese cinema.
In his career, he has received many prestigious awards, including the Mai Hoa Award - the leading stage award in China, along with the Golden Lion Award and many other excellent performance awards.
In his later years, Truong Tri Trung chose a simple life in his hometown of Son Tay. His last image known to the public was his appearance at a local breakfast restaurant in 2021. At that time, the male artist sat enjoying tofu and banh quay by the roadside, friendly chatting with people about traditional dishes of his hometown.
According to an announcement from Son Tay Drama Theater, the farewell ceremony for artist Truong Tri Trung will be held on the morning of June 8.
