Talking with reporterDan Tri, the family confirmed that musician Truong Minh Chau passed away at 5:15 p.m. on March 24 at his home in Ho Chi Minh City, at the age of 64.
Musician Truong Minh Chau passed away after fighting end-stage lung cancer, which metastasized to the brain and bones. Ms. Thoai – the musician’s daughter – said her family is arranging and taking care of the funeral.
The passing of musician Truong Minh Chau left many sorrows for his friends and colleagues. Sharing with reporter Dan Tri People’s Artist Bach Tuyet said the last time she met musician Truong Minh Chau was March 23. The other day I visited the musician at his home. At that time he was very weak and was discharged from the hospital. The musician’s wife was still young but her hair was all gray. The musician and his wife’s daughter also took a year off from work to take care of him. The family’s situation is not well-off, but they are very proud. The treatment costs are expensive, but the family does not want to rely on the musician’s friends and colleagues,” artist Bach Tuyet shared.
< p>”This is a great loss for the family of musician Truong Minh Chau. He made contributions to the art of working with many generations of artists. He lived a good and dignified life. I think Uncle Vien Chau is somewhere ( The late composer Vien Chau – PV) was also comforted when thinking about his son,” People’s Artist Bach Tuyet added.
On her personal page, Meritorious Artist Ngoc Huyen also expressed her sadness when musician Truong Minh Chau passed away: “Farewell to you! Artist Truong Minh Chau, the person I love the most!.
A few days before, Ngoc Huyen had come to visit his senior at home. She has now returned to the US so she cannot attend the musician’s funeral.
For the past year, musician Truong Minh Chau has been treated for lung cancer at Cho Ray Hospital (HCMC). After a period of time, his health weakened so he was unable to undergo chemical treatments.
A few days ago, his family took Truong Minh Chau to the emergency room. The musician was diagnosed with severe blood infection, acute respiratory failure, and his health was in critical condition. Because they did not want him to suffer more physical pain, his family decided to take him home to be with him in his final days.
The funeral of musician Truong Minh Chau was held at his private home in Cau Kho ward (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City). Entrance ceremony at 8:00 a.m. on March 25. Funeral ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on March 27 followed by cremation in Binh Hung Hoa.
Musician Truong Minh Chau was born in 1960. The 6th son of the People’s Artist – composer Vien Chau. He continued his father’s career and was recognized for his talent in composing ancient music, making a name for himself in the Cai Luong world.
The musician has made great contributions to Cai Luong stage shows on the screen. Small photos including The Ancient Music of the Moon and The Golden Bell Vong Co have been organized by Ho Chi Minh City Television for many years.
In 2020, the life of The musician and his family faced many difficulties due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. Before that, he had a traffic accident and had to have his artificial joint replaced.
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