Artist Thanh Dien passed away: Blind from birth but more talented than others, without a home, without a wife and children

Guitarist Thanh Dien is probably no longer a stranger to people in Can Tho because of his talent in playing the guitar and his optimistic lifestyle. Although he was born blind, he possessed a piano playing technique that was difficult to match.

The sound of the piano saved the blind artist

Thanh Dien's real name is Le Thanh Dien, born in 1967, and was born visually impaired. When he became aware of the condition of his eyes, he was often sad and sat alone in a corner. His mother saw that and bought her son a mandolin to play to pass the time.

Artists can't watch or read, and no one in the house knows how to play, so they often sit in front of a small, crackling radio, listening to music and playing along.

According to Thanh Dien, it is 3-4 times more difficult for blind people to learn the piano than for normal people. From the sound he heard in his ears, he tried to play as closely as possible. Because there was nothing left in life, he kept focusing on playing the piano, even to the point where his fingernails peeled off and his fingertips bled, practicing while crying.

He believes that God took away his eyes and gave him sensitive ears and a brain that can perceive sound. One day, after 15 years of perseverance, the artist realized he had mastered the piano.

Thanh Dien is recognized by many audiences as having a natural guitar talent. Rarely, people who are visually impaired and do not have the means to study can still learn to play the piano by listening to sounds. The artist also plays both ancient and new music well.

Thanh Dien admitted that he liked the guitar but was not too passionate about it. Afraid of becoming a burden to his relatives, he decided to learn the piano to make a living.

No matter how he started, playing the piano still helped him live in both senses: making money to support himself and feeling that his existence was meaningful. When he was alone, he did not feel healing or magical music, but he was very happy and excited every time he played for others to sing.

As a child, thanks to the mandolin, Thanh Dien felt the love of his parents, grew up thanks to the sound of the instrument, met and lived in harmony with others, helped countless singers and received respect and love in return. dear.

The sound of the guitar brought him out of the darkness and the four lonely walls that haunted him in the past. So he said "even death will not leave the instrument".

Age 56 has many illnesses

Thanh Dien became famous in 2019 when he was discovered by YouTubers and filmed a series of videos. In 2021, Dien Quan organized his own show Life Show, attracting a large audience and interest on the internet. The first solo show is also the last in the life of the blind artist.

During the music night, Thanh Dien choked up many times and thanked the audience and the singers who came to him. In everyday life, the U60-year-old man still behaves "like a child", bowing his head when he talks to everyone.

For more than 20 years, he has lived with his sworn brother at his adoptive mother's house in Trung An commune, Co Do district, Can Tho City. He is a vegetarian, has high blood pressure for many years and has to take medicine every day, and also has a severe vestibular disorder.

Thanh Dien is not married because of low self-esteem or a sense of inadequacy or fear of causing suffering to others. He did not want to live together without bringing happiness to his partner. He had to rely on them to lead him when he came and went.

In the last months of his life, Thanh Dien was only happy to meet singers and audiences who loved his music. In each session, he could play for hours, only stopping once because the strings were broken. When he comes home alone at night, he sometimes cries.

Life is sad, Thanh Dien always looks straight at the truth, does not like flowery words or "funny" but not negative optimism. He once said he was "rich" in many senses: every time he talked, he made others laugh, received applause from the audience or was moved to tears when listening to him play, was loved and appreciated...

Relatives shared that artist Thanh Dien passed away gently and peacefully. Even though he was born unlucky, he still lived a meaningful life, inspiring many people like his magical guitar sound.

The funeral at home was emotional

Recently, Color Man (producer of the show Life Show) posted a series of photos at the funeral of artist Thanh Dien. In it, the photo of the deceased artist makes everyone feel sad.
The funeral space in the countryside also has a full funeral place, an altar and many flower baskets of condolences sent to the family. In addition, artist Thanh Dien's obituary is also located in a corner.

It is known that the entrance ceremony of artist Thanh Dien took place at 2:00 p.m. on December 25. Meanwhile, the burial ceremony takes place at 1:00 p.m. on December 27. It is known that the late artist's coffin will be moved to his home in Truong Dong hamlet, Tan Thoi commune, Phong Dien district, City. Can Tho.

In addition, Color Man gave him many respectful words: "Thanh Dien's talent is natural and incredibly special because he did not go to school or any teacher. With only a new music guitar, He can play both modern and classical genres at the same time. And with just one guitar, Thanh Dien makes listeners feel like they are listening to a whole band perform.

The day Thanh Dien met me, he had a vestibular disorder so severe that he could never drive a car. Yet later he got used to traveling long distances by car and even flying. Lately he's been a bit weak and sad. However, I was extremely shocked when I received the news that he passed away so quickly and peacefully."

Color Man believes that, although the audience can no longer witness artist Thanh Dien's unparalleled improvisational moments on stage or on the street, this artist's talented guitar sound will still live forever in people's hearts. loving fan.

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