Taiwanese actor Wang Kai found dead at Taipei home, cause of death under investigation

Channel News Asia Tuesday 28 July 2026, 01:45 UTC 1 min read

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Authorities found the 43-year-old actor unresponsive at his local residence, and the cause of death has yet to be determined.

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