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Artist Kim Thuy dies

Ho Chi Minh CityArtist Cai Luong Kim Thuy – 65 years old, famous for the drama “Lan and Diep” – passed away after half a month of Covid-19 treatment, on the afternoon of November 2.

Nhu Thanh – the youngest daughter of the late artist – said that she died from many underlying diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease… On October 15, when her health deteriorated, her children took her to the hospital. 8 Hospitals for treatment, later found to have Covid-19 had to be transferred to Nguyen Trai Hospital (District 5).





Artist Kim Thuy (1956 - 2021).  Photo: Nhu Thanh

Artist Kim Thuy (1956 – 2021). Photo: Nhu Thanh

His son said that because before his death, the artist tested negative for nCoV, his family took him to Vinh Nghiem pagoda (District 3) to hold a funeral. Visits begin on the evening of November 2nd. The funeral service took place on the afternoon of November 4, after which the coffin was taken for cremation at the Da Phuoc Cemetery (District 7).

Many colleagues are saddened to hear the news. Artist Hai Long – a close junior – said that when his family told him he was in critical condition and needed to be intubated, he and many artists prayed for a miracle to happen. She had known him since the early years of his career, often singing along. For him, Kim Thuy was one of the outstanding vocalists of the 1970s, having been discovered by composer Loan Thao at the age of 16 or 17.

In recent years, due to stage difficulties, she no longer follows a singing and acting career, turning to selling pancakes for a living. However, sometimes when he was invited by Hai Long to sing for a music night at the pagoda and his career anniversary, he immediately accepted because the “fire” of his profession was always burning.

Artist Kim Thuy's voice in tuong "Lan and Diep"

Singer Kim Thuy sings in the opera “Lan and Diep” (composer Loan Thao) in 1972. Video: Youtube addicted to old music

Artist Kim Thuy real name Tran Thi Thu Thuy, born in 1956. At the age of 17, he came to the singing profession from the introduction of composer Loan Thao. He participates in work Lan and Diep, with artist Huu Phuoc, Hung Minh, Mai Lan, Tu Trinh, Chi Tam, Thanh Kim Hue, baby Thanh Tam (artist Thanh Loc)… Through Kim Thuy’s singing, the role of Mrs. Cu – a tender mother, the fate of Diep – entered the hearts of viewers for generations.

After only one role, he was welcomed by many record labels. At one stage, he was the lead singer of a number of provincial singing groups. Every show has him, the audience usually supports a lot. Kim Thuy once had a duet with top duos like Hung Cuong and Minh Vuong through the song Motherland, Sending love, Happy mother’s day… In 1987-1988, he returned to singing for the Cai Luong Song Be Moi troupe. He attracts viewers with tuong Ke Anh Nguyet when paired with artist Bao Linh.

In the 1990s, Kim Thuy joined Minh To’s troupe and starred with artist Linh Chau in historical dramas. After the reformation fell, he also left the singing group. In 2007, after years of absence, he appeared in the drama Lan and Diep at the Tran Huu Trang Theatre. When her husband died more than 10 years ago, she opened a banh xeo shop on Ta Quang Buu Street (District 8) to raise two grown daughters.

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