Cause of Death Revealed! Hong Kong Media Exposes: 4 Billion Estate 90% Given to 'These 2 People', Eason Chan and Sze-Man Tang Only Split 10%

The entertainment circle has received regrettable news. Hong Kong veteran actor 'Four Brother' Xie Xian passed away on July 16 due to pneumonia at the age of 89. His family respected his last wishes and held a low-key cremation ceremony on July 20 at the Fanling Heung Shuk Ha Crematorium under his real name Xie Jiya, accompanied by his ex-wife Deborah, son Eason Chan, and daughter Sze-Man Tang. Upon receiving the news, Eason Chan urgently suspended his concerts and other work to return to Hong Kong for the funeral and confirmed his father's passing on social media. Eason Chan stated that his father dedicated his life to the film and entertainment industry, aiming to bring joy and smiles to every audience. Eason Chan also mentioned that he had seen his father go through low points, but Xie Xian always insisted on presenting himself in the most perfect way in front of the camera, often saying 'The show must go on.' Eason Chan urged the public not to be too sad or cry when thinking of his father because 'he would think that's not cool enough,' hoping everyone would keep the image of his father always full of charm and smiles in their hearts. 4 billion estate said to be distributed this way? Why are the two grandsons the main heirs? With Xie Xian's passing, the distribution of his assets has drawn public attention. According to Hong Kong media reports, Xie Xian had previously made a will, with his total assets estimated to exceed 100 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 400 million New Taiwan dollars), covering real estate, stocks, various investments, and film and television work copyrights. Rumors suggest that 90% of the assets will be left to Eason Chan and his ex-wife Zhang Berkley's two sons, Lucas Xie Zhenxuan and Quintus Xie Zhennan; the remaining 10% will be split equally between Eason Chan and Sze-Man Tang. The report analyzes that Xie Xian believed his children already had stable careers and income, so he hoped to leave most of the assets to his grandsons as a guarantee for their future lives. However, this claim has not yet been confirmed by the parties involved or the family. Did Brigitte Lin take custody of the assets? Decades-long deep friendship revealed Hong Kong media reports that due to the young age of the two grandsons, Xie Xian specially arranged for his longtime friend in the entertainment industry, Brigitte Lin, to help manage part of the assets, which will be handed over when the grandsons come of age. Brigitte Lin had previously collaborated with Xie Xian on many classic films, establishing a deep private relationship. Rumors mention that after Eason Chan and Zhang Berkley's divorce, Brigitte Lin continued to give this family a lot of support and care, demonstrating the unusual friendship accumulated over the years in the entertainment industry. However, relevant parties have not yet responded publicly. Over 60 years in the film industry! How did 'Four Brother' Xie Xian ascend to the Hong Kong Film Award Best Actor throne? Born Xie Jiya, Xie Xian was nicknamed 'Four Brother' and 'Old Four' because he was the fourth among eight siblings and played the role of 'Luo Sihai' in the classic series 'The King of Beggars.' He debuted in the 1950s, with a career spanning over six decades, including many classic works such as 'The King of Beggars' and 'A Thousand Mountains and Rivers.' He was an important representative of the golden age of Cantonese films. Xie Xian has won numerous awards. In 2021, he won the Best Actor award from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society and the Best Actor award from the Hong Kong Film Directors Guild for his performance in the film 'Kill Time.' In 2022, at the age of 85, he won the Best Actor award at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards, becoming the oldest winner in the history of the Hong Kong Film Awards. In terms of his personal life, Xie Xian had two marriages: he married Chen Chen in 1974 and divorced in 1977; and he married Deborah in 1979 and divorced in 1995, with whom he had a son and a daughter, Eason Chan and Sze-Man Tang.