Sammo Hung Is Able To Walk Again After Two Years of Being Wheelchair-bound

He also doesn't plan on retiring anytime soon.

By Kendra Tan

24 Jul 2019 13:54

Updated 25 Aug 2021 18:11

67-year-old action superstar Sammo Hung may be known as one of the most prolific actors/producers/action choreographer in the history of Chinese cinema, but even the legend himself can’t escape the ravages of time.

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Ever since undergoing knee surgery in 2017, the Hongkong star has been photographed going about his daily life in a wheelchair. According to Apple Daily, Sammo was instructed by his doctor "to walk less and lose 18kg” so as to not aggravate his injuries, which were sustained from decades of filming action sequences.

In fact, Sammo’s daughter-in-law, Zhou Jiawei, once revealed on a talkshow that Sammo was so weak at one point, he didn't even have the strength to carry his grandsons.
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Sammo spotted at a market buying seafood...
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... and veggies
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Sammo at the MGGA

But Big Brother Sammo surprised everyone last Saturday (Jul 20) at the Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA) when he walked on stage unassisted to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. He also appeared slimmer and healthier than he has in years.
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Inspiring much?

In his acceptance speech, Sammo said: “Thank you for recognising my career. There’s a lot of fresh meat in the film industry, I am old meat. It’s been so many years since I became an actor, but I never once thought of retiring. I still want to continue filming for the next few decades."
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Sammo in Ip Man 2