Alvin Ing, pioneering Asian actor in the US, dead at 89 of Covid-19 complications

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Alvin Ing, know for his roles on Broadway and on tour in 'Pacific Overtures' and 'Flower Drum Song' as well as in films such as 'The Gambler', died at age 89.

Ing died Saturday at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, in Burbank, California, of Covid-19 complications, according to his representatives at Mosaic PR.

"His voice was glorious and filled the room with its flawless sound, but beyond that, his sound was steeped in joy. Alvin was a joyful presence to be around at every rehearsal and performance,” said Lea Salonga who starred inin the role of Wang Ta than any other actor.in 1976, and reprised the role 28 years later in the 2004 revival.playwright John Weidman hailed Ing's"wit, his kindness, his gentleness, and most of all his extraordinary generosity of spirit”.Smilla’s Sens Of Snow.

Broadway star Telly Leung, who performed alongside Ing, said in a tweet that"a generation of Asian performers would not be where are today without his leadership and courage”. Actor's Equity Association tweeted in his honour:"Not only was Alvin Ing a trailblazer, but he was also an inspiration to a generation of performers. He will be missed.” - AP

 

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