On October 31, the entertainment industry mourned the news: At 8 PM, artist Phạm Bằng passed away at the age of 85 due to liver cancer and hepatitis. In the past two months, he had to stay in the hospital for treatment and lost up to 8 kg. Due to his declining health, he had declined to participate in events, including the Tet holiday celebrations this year.
In recent interviews, artist Phạm Bằng acknowledged his battle with cancer when asked: “I have to stay in the hospital in Saigon for the past two months, the doctor just allowed me to go home, but I cannot return to filming for the rest of the year. When my health improves, I will be able to return.”
Artist Phạm Bằng
Artist Phạm Bằng was born in 1931, making him 85 years old this year. Despite his advanced age, he continued to appear in strong and enthusiastic roles in various productions. Phạm Bằng was originally from Hanoi and was well-known for many roles as an actor in films, theater, and comedy. He also gained popularity through the program “Weekend Meeting” on VTV.
(According to Kenh14 – Trí Thức Trẻ)
