Wai Ching Ho, best known for her roles in "Daredevil" and "Hustlers," has died.She was 82.The veteran actress’ death was announced on Saturday, July 11, by her "Daredevil" co-star Peter Shinkoda on Instagram and confirmed by her representative."Her family is deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support, and the many beautiful messages and memories people have shared about our beloved Wai," a representative for the actress told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"Reading how much she meant to so many is comforting to us during this difficult time."Ho "passed away peacefully after a stroke two days ago," according to actor Perry Yung's Instagram tribute.ACTOR JAMES HANDY, KNOWN FOR 'JUMANJI' AND 'TOP GUN: MAVERICK,' ALLEGEDLY KILLED BY GIRLFRIEND'S SONMarvel star Wai Ching Ho died at age 82.(Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for 2019 Tribeca Film Festival)She played Marvel villain Madame Gao in "Daredevil," "Iron Fist" and "The Defenders."Shinkoda later shared additional photos on Instagram, writing, "Just lost someone very special to me.
She was one of the coolest.Thinking aloud.
#Gao."PATRICK MULDOON, 'DAYS OF OUR LIVES' AND 'MELROSE PLACE' STAR, DEAD AT 57 AFTER SUDDEN HEART ATTACKShinkoda added, "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."Wai Ching Ho at Marvel's "Iron Fist" New York screening in New York City.(Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic)Yung wrote on Instagram, "I had seen her perform many times on stage, had many a dim sum and she came to see @slantperfomancegroup many times.
I even had the enormous good fortune of having played her husband (parents to @justinchon) in the film 'High Resolution.'"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," along with prayer emo...