Law Kar Ying’s Quiet Battle After the Big Screen
Earlier this month, the 72‑year‑old Hong Kong icon flew to China for a shoot and shared a series of snaps on social media showing him happily dining with the crew. The pictures had him looking bright and energetic—almost as if he were a kid on a school trip.
But the crew had no inkling that just days earlier he’d been at a hospital for a prostate removal. He told the Hong Kong media during a seminar on Saturday, July 13, that doctors had discovered cancer cells during a biopsy that he did several months before. The operation, done late last month, was a swift excision of his prostate.
Law, who’s no stranger to health woes (he battled liver cancer in 2004 but came back fighting), said he’s now on the road to recovery but is dealing with urinary incontinence—a nasty side‑effect that means he’ll need diapers for the next three to four months.
“Doing it early was the smart move,” the actor told Ming Pao Daily News. “By the time you’re older, your body just can’t take that hit.”
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His wife, 71‑year‑old actress Liza Wang, has been his guardian angel, nudging him to prioritize rest and health screenings every four months. Wang’s advice? “Get some shut‑eye. One to two o’clock is fine as long as you’re not binge‑watching late.”
Back to the Big Screen
Despite the medical drama, Law remains a workaholic. He’s slated to return to China for a week to film a TV series and is chatting with producers Raymond Wong and Eric Tsang about a role in the next feature film. The veteran has a long track record, with hits like From Beijing With Love (1994), A Chinese Odyssey (1995), and Forbidden City Cop (1996).
Law’s journey from a famous Cantonese opera family to blockbuster fame began in the 90s, and he still waltzes between the stage and the screen. He married Liza Wang in 2009, after a two‑decade courtship, proving that love—and resilience—can go hand in hand.
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