Top 10 Chinese celebrities who died young

   Teresa Teng

 

Teresa Teng [blog.tianshui.com.cn]

Age of Death: 42

Teresa Teng (Jan. 29, 1953-May 8, 1995) was one of the most popular and influential Chinese pop singers of all time. Her sweet voice, natural ability, cute smile and pure "girl-next-door" style made her a musicial icon in Asia for several decades. Her folk songs and ballads had a draw on both young and old listeners. In her career spanning more than 30 years, she sang more than 1,000 songs in Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and English.

Teng died of an asthma attack when vacationing in Chiang Mai, Thailand on May 8, 1995. She was only 42. Even after passing away, she is still loved and admired by her countless fans worldwide. In 2010, Teng was voted on a government portal as the most influential Chinese cultural celebrity in the past 60 years.

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Place of birth: Yunlin, Taiwan

Ancestry: Hebei

Height: 167 cm

Occupation: Singer

Genre(s): Mandopop, Cantopop, J-Pop

Notable songs and albums: As Sweet as Honey, Story of the Small Town, Wishing We Last Forever, When Will You Return?, The Moon Represents My Heart and I Only Care About You

Years active: 1967-1995