Mui’s frequent makeovers drew comparisons to Madonna. Her unusually deep voice caught further notice with a soulful delivery of the acclaimed song “Homecoming.” Mui launched her career by winning a local singing contest in 1982. Apple Daily ran photos of Hong Kong stars streaming in to visit her before her death, including singers Andy Lau, Eason Chan, Nicholas Tse, Sammi Cheng and James Bond girl Michelle Yeoh. Local newspapers today published special editions commemorating Mui. Mui appeared with Chan in “Rumble in the Bronx.” She belonged to all Hong Kong people,” said Chan in footage shown on Cable TV. after suffering lung complications caused by cervical cancer, according to fellow stars keeping vigil at the hospital.Īctor Jackie Chan eulogized the veteran entertainer, who many referred to affectionately as “Sister Mui.” “She didn’t belong to the entertainment industry. Mui died at Hong Kong’s Sanatorium and Hospital at 2:50 a.m. Canto-pop diva and actress Anita Mui, whose melancholic voice captivated the Chinese-speaking world, died early today (Dec.
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