Fang Datong, the 41-year-old Chinese music star of“Shenyin” in recent years, finally announced his return to the music world with a new album last year. Fans were quite excited, but on March 1, the news came that he had passed away, shocked the Chinese music circle.
Fang Datong’s studio Sing Tao Daily an official social media page on March 1 to confirm the report, the Hong kong-based daily <noun_2> said on March 2, “Facing the stubborn illness with a positive attitude for 5 years, Fang Datong left this world in peace and tranquility on the morning of February 21,2025, and went to another field of life journey… .. “The news of Fang’s death was then posted on a hot search engine, photos of his farewell album, dated March 1, have also been circulating online. He also mentioned that his new album“The dreamer” released last year symbolized him in the face of illness and life’s challenges, “I am still here, full of creative mood and full of dreams.”.
Born in Hawaii in 1983 to a chinese-n father and a Hong Kong mother, Fong emigrated to Shanghai and Guangzhou during his primary school years before returning to settle in Hong Kong. Influenced by his drummer father, he loved music from an early age. In 2005, he joined Warner Records to release his debut album“Soulboy”. His singing and writing talents and unique style amazed music fans. In 2008, he won the Hong Kong“Gold Award for all-powerful male singers”, he became the youngest male singer to win the award. Fang has also been shortlisted for the Best Male Mandarin Artist of Taiwan Golden Melody Awards six times. In 2017, he finally won the award for his album JTW Journey to the west, following Jacky Cheung and Eason Chan, the third Hong Kong male singer to become Taiwan’s“King of Hits”.
“Special person”, “Three people travel”, “Spring Breeze Blows”… … many of Fang’s songs grew up with a generation Upon the news of his death, the Hong Kong media found that his close friend Fiona Sit was in tears during the performance on February 22, the day after his death . Shu Qi said, “To special people, have a good trip,” and his friend Jam Hsiao posted a photo of him with Fang, “You’ve become an angel and we’ll meet again,” JJ Lin said bluntly, “Before we can write songs and sing together.”.