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Hwang Jang Lee, Martial Artist and Actor of ‘Drunken Master’ and ‘The Secret Rivals’, Passes Away at 81

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Hwang Jang Lee, the legendary Korean martial artist and actor best known for his memorable roles in some of Hong Kong cinema’s greatest kung fu classics, has passed away at the age of 81. Born on December 21, 1944, Hwang became one of the most recognizable villains in martial arts cinema, earning a reputation as one of the greatest screen kickers of all time. Often nicknamed the “King of the … Continue reading → The post Hwang Jang Lee, martial …

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jung Rae-won = Veteran action actor Hwang Jung-ri, who left a strong impression by fighting Jackie Chan in the Hong Kong film 'Drunken Master', Hwang Jung-ri World Martial Arts Federation ...

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[OSEN=Reporter Lee In-hwan] Martial arts actor Hwang Jung-lee, who faced off against Jackie Chan in the films *Drunken Master* and *Snake in the Eagle's Shadow*, has passed away at the age of 81. RZA of the American hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan also paid tribute to the deceased by leaving a comment on the obituary post. Kim Jin-yong, former chairman of the World Federation of Martial Arts Associations (WFMA), announced on his social media on the 1…

Veteran action actor and President of the Wong Jang Lee World Martial Arts Federation, who gained worldwide fame for his fight against Jackie Chan in the Hong Kong film *Drunken Master*, has passed away at the age of 82. According to the film industry on the 13th, Wong Jang Lee collapsed at his home the previous morning and was transported to Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, but he ultimately passed away without regaining consciousness. Born in Hamy…

Actor and martial arts star Hwang Jang-Li has died at the age of 81 at St. Mary's Hospital in Seoul.

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mediainnews.com broke the news on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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