Martha Lillard, last known US polio survivor using iron lung, dies aged 78

Lillard, of Oklahoma, contracted polio when she was five and slept inside cylindrical metal device to help her breathe The last known US person living with polio and relying on an iron lung has died aged 78. Martha Lillard, who contracted polio at age five and spent most of her life dependent on an iron lung machine that helped her breathe, died on 26 June in Oklahoma, according to an online obituary. Continue reading...

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"Daredevil" actress Wai Ching Ho dead at 82

Wai Ching Ho played Marvel villain Gao in "Daredevil," "Iron Fist" and "The Defenders." Co-star Peter Shinkoda announced her passing at 82.

Wai Ching Ho, Veteran Actor Who Appeared in ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist,’ Dies at 82

Wai Ching Ho, an actor with dozens of film and TV credits including roles in recent Marvel series, has died at 82. The news was announced via her co-stars on Instagram, who paid tribute to the late actor, who was reported to have died of a stroke on July 10. In addition to playing Madame […]

By William Earl

Wai Ching Ho, ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist’ Actress, Dies at 82

She played crime boss Madame Gao in the Marvel series.

By Carly Thomas

Wai Ching Ho Dead: ‘Daredevil’ & ‘Hustlers’ Actress Was 82

Wai Ching Ho, the actress known for playing Madame Gao in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has died. She was 82. The actress’ Daredevil co-star Peter Shinkoda was one of several to react to Wai’s passing on social media, after playing Gao’s The Hand supervillain organization co-founder Kagenobu Yoshioka on the Netflix series from 2015-’16. “Just […]

By Glenn Garner

Marvel actress Wai Ching Ho, who appeared in Iron Fist and Daredevil, dies aged 82

She also featured in the 2022 Pixar animated film Turning Red as the voice of Grandma Wu.

Daredevil and The Defenders' Madame Gao Actress Wai Ching Ho Dies Aged 83

Wai Ching Ho, who portrayed memorable Marvel TV character Madame Gao, has died aged 83.

By Tom Phillips

'Daredevil' Actress Wai Ching Ho Dead at 82

Wai Ching Ho -- a longtime actress best known for her role in several Marvel TV series -- has died ... according to several former costars. Peter Shinkoda -- who appeared with Wai Ching in "Daredevil" -- shared a photo of the pair from the show ...…

By TMZ Staff

‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist’ actor Wai Ching Ho dies, aged 82

The star passed after a reported stroke The post ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist’ actor Wai Ching Ho dies, aged 82 appeared first on NME.

By Sam Warner

Marvel’s Daredevil Villain Star Wai Ching Ho Dies At 82

Wai Ching Ho, who played the major villain Madame Gao in Marvel's Daredevil, Iron Fist, and The Defenders series, has passed away at the age of 82.

By Matthew Rudoy