Wai Ching Ho, Marvel Villain and Pixar Voice Actress, Dead at 82
Peter Shinkoda confirmed the death of the veteran actress, whose nearly four-decade career included Marvel series and Disney productions.
- Actress Wai Ching Ho, known for roles in Pixar's Turning Red and Marvel's Daredevil, has died at age 82. Her Daredevil co-star Actor Peter Shinkoda confirmed the news on social media.
- Born in Hong Kong, Ho trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and spent nearly four decades in theatre, television, and film, often challenging Hollywood stereotypes.
- Beyond her role as Madame Gao in Marvel's Daredevil, Iron Fist, and The Defenders, Ho voiced Grandma Wu in Pixar's Turning Red and appeared in The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Law & Order.
- Tributes poured in from colleagues, including Actor Peter Shinkoda, who wrote, "I learned every minute from you." Theatre artist Mahira Kakkar called Ho an "incredible artist" and "wonderful person."
- Remembered as a pillar of the community, Ho left a lasting impression on colleagues and audiences alike. Her legacy spans four decades of work advancing Asian and Asian-American representation in theatre and film.
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