Wai Ching Ho, Madame Gao in Marvel’s Daredevil, dies at 82; tributes pour in for the veteran legend
Hong Kong actor Wai Ching Ho, the veteran best known for playing the unforgettable Madame Gao in Marvel‘s Daredevil, Iron Fist and The Defenders, has died at the age of 82. Over a career spanning nearly four decades, she made her mark across theatre, television and film. The news of her death was first confirmed by her Daredevil co-star Peter Shinkoda on Instagram followed by theatre artist Mahira Kakkar and later reported by ComicBook. Wai Ching Ho played Madame Guo in Daredevil, Iron First and The Defenders. Co-stars remember her warmth and kindness Peter Shinkoda was among the first to confirm Wai Ching Ho’s passing with an emotional tribute on Instagram. “I won’t ever forget you. I learned every minute from you when we were together on and off set. We will meet again, my friend. You were beautiful,” he wrote. On Daredevil and The Defenders, Shinkoda played Nobu Yoshioka while Ching Ho portrayed Madame Gao. Actor Mahira Kakkar also paid an emotional tribute to Wai Ching Ho, remembering not just the celebrated actor but …
