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Godfrey Gao Dead - Model & Actor Dies at 35 After Collapsing on Set

Godfrey Gao Dead - Model & Actor Dies at 35 After Collapsing on Set

Model and actor Godfrey Gao has sadly passed away at the young age of 35.

The Taiwanese-Canadian entertainer died in the early morning hours of Wednesday (November 27) while filming the variety show Chase Me in China.

Godfrey collapsed on set and first responders attempted to save his life for three hours, according to his management Jetsta. Early reports say that he suffered a heart attack.

“In the early hours of Nov. 27, our beloved Godfrey collapsed while filming on set. Following three hours of rescue efforts, he unfortunately left us. We are very shocked and saddened and even until now find it impossible to accept,” his team wrote in a statement (via WWD).

“Thank you media friends and every fan of Godfrey’s for their concern. His management and team were present and his family were urgently rushed to the location,” the statement continued. “Please respect Godfrey’s family in this time of sorrow and refrain from disturbing them. We will accompany Godfrey’s family to handle discreet funeral arrangements. Thank you, everyone.”

Godfrey was best known to American audiences for his work in the 2013 film The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and 2017′s The Jade Pendant. He rose to fame on the Chinese television series Remembering Lichuan and he was the first Asian model cast by Louis Vuitton back in 2011.

We’re sending our thoughts and condolences to Godfrey‘s loved ones during this difficult time.

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