19 Kung Fu Arts Stars Who Died Between 2020 and 2026

Remember the legendary Kung Fu and Martial Arts stars who passed away between 2020 and 2026. In this video, we look back at 19 martial arts actors and action legends we lost, including famous names from Hong Kong cinema, Shaw Brothers films, classic Kung Fu movies, martial arts action films, and international action cinema. Featured stars include Sonny Chiba, Jimmy Wang Yu, Cheng Pei-pei, Bruce Leung, John Saxon, Chen Kuan-tai, Norman Chui, Richard Norton, Bob Wall, Corey Yuen, Mang Hoi, Lee Hoi-sang, Kenneth Tsang, Ku Feng, Tang Chia, Suet Nei, Yuen Cheung-yan, Stanley Fung, and Lau Siu-ming. See how these Kung Fu actors and martial arts stars changed through the years — from their younger days and iconic action roles to their later years before they passed away. This 2026 update is a tribute to the performers who helped shape classic martial arts cinema, Hong Kong action movies, Kung Fu films, wuxia cinema, fight choreography, and action movie history. If you enjoy martial arts stars then and now, Kung Fu actors who died, famous action stars, final photos, classic Hong Kong cinema, Shaw Brothers legends, and celebrity tributes, this video is for you. Which martial arts legend do you remember most? Share your favorite star or movie in the comments. Subscribe to TimeLens Icons for more Then & Now videos, famous actors who died, classic movie legends, martial arts tributes, and final photos, and help us reach 5,000 subscribers. #KungFuStars #MartialArtsStars #KungFuActors #ActorsWhoDied #MartialArtsMovies #HongKongCinema #ShawBrothers #ThenAndNow #ActionMovieLegends #CelebrityTribute #TimeLensIcons