‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Actress Cheng Pei-Pei Dies at 78

The Chinese actress passed away at her home on July 17.
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Actress Cheng Pei-Pei Dies at 78
Cheng Pei-Pei attends The Moet British Independent Film Awards in London on Dec. 7, 2014. Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for The Moet British Independent Film Awards
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Cheng Pei-Pei, a Chinese actress renowned for her groundbreaking martial arts roles in films, such as “Come Drink with Me” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” has died at the age of 78.

Ms. Cheng passed away peacefully in her home on July 17 while surrounded by loved ones, her children confirmed in a Facebook post.