Funeral of Hong Kong movie producer Raymond Chow to be private event
- Company that used to be Golden Harvest, which he founded in 1970, issues notice saying family asks industry players to respect their wishes
- Showbiz great who died at 91 had introduced Bruce Lee to the world, among other names such as Jackie Chan
The funeral of Raymond Chow Man-wai, the Hong Kong movie producer who introduced the world to martial arts legend Bruce Lee, will be a private event, it was revealed on Wednesday.
The arrangement was announced in a notice issued by Orange Sky Golden Harvest. The company was previously known as Golden Harvest, which Chow founded in 1970 and which he ran until he retired in 2007 and sold his shares.
“Mr Raymond Chow’s funeral will be held in a private ceremony,” the statement read. “His family asks industry players to respect their wishes, and also not to send bouquets and wreaths, with thanks.”
The company offered its condolences to Chow’s family members.
His family rejects the participation of different sectors, as well as bouquets and wreaths, with thanks
“Mr Chow contributed tremendously to the movie industry in Hong Kong and the world,” the company said. “His death is a great loss to the industry. The staff of our group have expressed their deepest regrets.”