Folk Song Master Han Zhenghao Passes Away, Netizens Express Sadness
Veteran musician Han Zhenghao, known as the 'Grand Master of Folk Songs,' passed away on April 30th. His wife, Zhong Shaolan, announced his death on Facebook, leading to an outpouring of condolences from netizens. Han had been battling colorectal cancer and Alzheimer's disease in recent years.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hsin-yu, Taipei, 2nd) Veteran musician Han Zhenghao, known as the 'Grand Master of Folk Songs,' passed away. His wife, Zhong Shaolan, who shared a deep affection with him, wrote on her Facebook fan page today: 'Zhenghao passed away at noon on April 30th!' Many netizens left messages expressing their sadness.
In recent years, Han Zhenghao had been battling colorectal cancer and Alzheimer's disease. He and his wife, Zhong Shaolan, participated in the 'Folk Song 40' concert in 2015, performing Han Zhenghao's signature song 'I Don't Know Which Direction the Wind is Blowing.' At that time, Zhong Shaolan revealed that her husband was suffering from colorectal cancer. Last year, Zhong Shaolan further wrote on her Facebook fan page: 'My husband, he has Alzheimer's disease.'
Regarding Han Zhenghao's passing, in addition to mourning 'May he be free from suffering and attain happiness, he is liberated,' and 'Thank you, teacher, for leaving us beautiful music,' some netizens also commented, 'Teacher Zhong, you have worked hard, please take care of yourself! May Teacher Han be free from suffering and attain happiness, and have a peaceful journey.' (Editor: Long Bo-an) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hsin-yu, Taipei, 2nd) Veteran musician Han Zhenghao, known as the 'Grand Master of Folk Songs,' passed away. His wife, Zhong Shaolan, who shared a deep affection with him, wrote on her Facebook fan page today: 'Zhenghao passed away at noon on April 30th!' Many netizens left messages expressing their sadness.
In recent years, Han Zhenghao had been battling colorectal cancer and Alzheimer's disease. He and his wife, Zhong Shaolan, participated in the 'Folk Song 40' concert in 2015, performing Han Zhenghao's signature song 'I Don't Know Which Direction the Wind is Blowing.' At that time, Zhong Shaolan revealed that her husband was suffering from colorectal cancer. Last year, Zhong Shaolan further wrote on her Facebook fan page: 'My husband, he has Alzheimer's disease.'
Regarding Han Zhenghao's passing, in addition to mourning 'May he be free from suffering and attain happiness, he is liberated,' and 'Thank you, teacher, for leaving us beautiful music,' some netizens also commented, 'Teacher Zhong, you have worked hard, please take care of yourself! May Teacher Han be free from suffering and attain happiness, and have a peaceful journey.' (Editor: Long Bo-an) 1150502
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