Martial Arts Icon Cheng Pei-pei Dies at 78

The pioneering actress, known for her roles in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Come Drink With Me,' passed away from a neurodegenerative disease.

Cheng Pei-pei, dubbed the 'Queen of Martial Arts,' passed away on July 17 in San Francisco.
She was diagnosed with corticobasal degeneration, a rare neurodegenerative disease, in 2019.
Cheng gained international fame for her role as Jade Fox in 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.'
Her career began with Shaw Brothers Studios, where she starred in 20 wuxia films.
Cheng's legacy includes challenging gender stereotypes in martial arts cinema.