Thai movie idol Sorapong Chatree dies of lung cancer aged 71

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Well-known Thai actor Sorapong Chatree, who had starred in more than 500 movies and TV shows in an acting career which lasted about five decades, died this afternoon (Thursday) of lung cancer at Bumrungrad Hospital. He was 71.

 

On February 16th, his fans sent good wishes and morale support after they learned, from his daughter, that he was suffering from cancer and that his condition, at the time, was improving.

 

Former actor, Aekkapant Banluerith, said he visited Sorapong last year and found him looking healthy and strong.

 

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[hotchilli]

One actor I enjoyed watching... best behaved monk I've ever seen.

[JRG23]

Yeah actually one of the very few actors on Thai TV screens who had screen presence and knew how to act. RIP 

[Lopchan]

R.I.P. Khun Sorapong.
My wife, son and I met him at Wat Luang Phor Toh, in Sikhio, Nakhon Ratchasima which he founded and funded.
He was very humble and spent quite a few minutes chatting to all 3 of us and posed for some pictures.
The temple and grounds are incredible. I hope someone continues his legacy there.