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Marvel Star Dies at 82

Wai Ching Ho had memorable roles in “Daredevil” and “Iron Fist.”

Wai Ching Ho, who played Madame Gao in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has died at 82. Ho’s Daredevil costar Peter Shinkoda paid tribute to the Hong Kong-born actress on Instagram. “Just lost someone very special to me. She was one of the coolest. Thinking aloud,” Shinkoda wrote on Saturday, before adding in another post: “I won’t ever forget you. I learned every minute from you when we were together on and off set. I know wisdom—I’d hang on your every word. We will meet again, my friend. You were beautiful.” Actor Perry Yung said in his tribute to Ho that she had “passed away peacefully after a stroke two days ago.” He added, “Wai Ching was a kind, compassionate human being whose work as an artist lifted every production to a higher standard, and we are better for it. Rest in power dear friend.” Ho was best known for playing the Marvel villain in Daredevil, Iron Fist, and The Defenders. She also appeared in Premium Rush, Hustlers, Fresh Off the Boat, and Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, and she voiced Grandma Wu in Pixar’s 2022 animated film Turning Red, according to People.