Leslie Cheung Hong Kong Singer Songwriter And Actor Died 2003 - September 12 in History | This Day Story

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September 12, 1956

Leslie Cheung, Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actor (died 2003)

Leslie Cheung

Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing was a Hong Kong singer and actor. One of the most influential cultural icons in the Sinophone world, Cheung was known for his debonair demeanor, flamboyant screen characters, and avant-garde, androgynous stage presence. Throughout his 26-year career, he released over 40 music albums and acted in 56 films.

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