According to Apple Daily, even though Aaron's mum had passed away almost a month ago, the news only became public knowledge yesterday (Feb 25). 

Aaron’s long-time manager, Leung May May, confirmed the news, revealing that the star's mother had “died peacefully at the beginning of the month” and that Aaron and his family are currently making funeral preparations.

Aaron, who is known to be very filial, also relayed a message via May, thanking everyone for their concern. 

Apple Daily also reported that during Aaron's concert in Macau in January, he had revealed that his mother's health had deteriorated. At one point, he became choked up with emotion when he told his fans "without my mum, I am nothing."

It was also reported that Aaron’s mum was bedridden during the last few years of her life. 

According to reports, Mama Kwok’s funeral will be held at a Hongkong funeral parlour on March 4, and she will be buried at the Tseung Kwan O Chinese Permanent Cemetery the following day.

In other news, the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic has seen a spate of celebrities, like Hongkong actor Moses Chan, joining the panic buying crowd to get groceries. Aaron is no different.  

Since Aaron has banned his Chinese model wife Moka Fang and their two daughters — two-year-old Chantelle, and 10-month-old Charlotte — from leaving the house, he has decided to make all their family's supermarket runs himself.

A paparazzi spotted Aaron as soon as he stepped into the store, noting that he spent some time wandering around the fruits section, like he was searching for something. 

"Are there any mangoes?" Aaron was heard asking one of the staff.

Despite the staff telling a very disappointed Aaron that mangoes were out of stock, he refused to give up. Aaron was then seen hanging around the area for a while before leaving in his car empty-handed.

On a side note, the news report about Aaron's failed shopping trip also noted that the Heavenly King was dressed in all black, and that he was carrying a black backpack and also had on a black cap and a black surgical mask. His outfit, according to the writer, was similar to what pro-democracy protesters would wear. It was also said that Aaron would have most likely been arrested by the police if he was wearing this outfit just a month or two ago but because of the COVID-19 outbreak, his controversial outfit was the last thing on everyone's minds. 

Photos: Weibo and Apple Daily