Actor Simon Yam, who has appeared in over 125 films including Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, was stabbed in the stomach while at an event in China on Saturday.
The 64-year-old actor was on stage at a promotional event in the city of Guangdong when a man approached the stage and rushed Yam before stabbing him.
Video of the incident appeared on the Chinese social media website Weibo, and showed the suspect taking something out of his pocket as he lunges towards Yam, who can be seen holding his stomach as he attempted to evade the attacker.
Yam’s manager,...
The 64-year-old actor was on stage at a promotional event in the city of Guangdong when a man approached the stage and rushed Yam before stabbing him.
Video of the incident appeared on the Chinese social media website Weibo, and showed the suspect taking something out of his pocket as he lunges towards Yam, who can be seen holding his stomach as he attempted to evade the attacker.
Yam’s manager,...
- 7/20/2019
- by Matt McNulty
- PEOPLE.com
Actor Simon Yam was stabbed in the stomach Saturday at an event in southern China, but the injuries were not life-threatening. No motive for the attack has been established.
The veteran Hong Kong actor has appeared in more than 125 movies and 40 television series. He played the villain Chen Lo in the 2003 Hollywood film Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. He is also known by his Chinese name Yam Tat-wah.
Police detained a suspect after the stabbing, which took place in the Zhongshan Huoju Development Zone in Guangdong province.
The 64-year-old Yam had to undergo surgery at a hospital in Zhongshan city, according to reports quoting his manager, Lester Mo. “He was stabbed in the tummy area and also got a cut on his right hand,” Mo said.
The veteran Hong Kong actor has appeared in more than 125 movies and 40 television series. He played the villain Chen Lo in the 2003 Hollywood film Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. He is also known by his Chinese name Yam Tat-wah.
Police detained a suspect after the stabbing, which took place in the Zhongshan Huoju Development Zone in Guangdong province.
The 64-year-old Yam had to undergo surgery at a hospital in Zhongshan city, according to reports quoting his manager, Lester Mo. “He was stabbed in the tummy area and also got a cut on his right hand,” Mo said.
- 7/20/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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