Meritorious Artist Minh Hoang passed away on his birthday, the reformed theater community cried and bid farewell.

Meritorious Artist Minh Hoang - one of the familiar faces of the reformed theater stage - has passed away at the age of 54, leaving behind endless grief for colleagues and art-loving audiences.

The news of his sudden death shocked many people, because just recently, he was still appearing in performances and activities of Tran Huu Trang Opera House.

Artist Minh Hoang, real name Nguyen Minh Hoang, was born in 1971 in Tay Ninh. He had a love affair with the stage very early, graduating from the actor training course in 1988 of Tran Huu Trang Theater - the cradle of many generations of famous artists.

After graduating, he joined the theater's shock troupe, bringing art to audiences in remote areas. With his smooth voice, soulful acting and rustic performance, Minh Hoang quickly won the hearts of the audience. He has appeared in many famous plays such as One Minute One Time, The Song of the Hau River, The Eye of Time, Dragon and Phoenix, Going to the Sea Alone, Innocent Heart...

Not only a performing artist, Minh Hoang also holds the role of Deputy Head of the Tran Huu Trang Opera House, in charge of many professional tasks and backstage support. With more than 30 years of dedication, love for the profession and simplicity, he has always been an example of dedication, love for the profession and simplicity. With these contributions, in 2024, he was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist by the State - a worthy recognition for his tireless dedication.

In the last days of his life, his health deteriorated significantly due to many diseases of the heart, lungs and stomach. Despite the pain, he always tried to stay optimistic, regularly visited his friends and followed the activities of the theater. On the evening of October 20, 2025, Minh Hoang breathed his last at the hospital, ending an artistic journey full of dedication and sacrifice. His passing is a great loss for the cai luong theater - a field that is striving to preserve traditional values in modern times.

Colleagues and friends in the industry could not hide their emotions when hearing the sad news. People's Artist Trinh Kim Chi shared that in recent days, she noticed that he had lost a lot of weight and was in poor health, but he still kept thinking about his work and his audience.

Artist Huu Quoc - a friend and colleague from the same class - was shocked: "When I heard the news of your passing, I couldn't believe it. All the memories we had together on stage suddenly came flooding back." Many other artists also expressed their condolences, calling him a gentle, sincere person, always helping others and living a full life with his career.

To the audience, Minh Hoang is not only a good actor but also the image of a diligent artist, always dedicated to his work without being noisy or ostentatious. He has many times taken on the role of performing for free for programs in remote areas, bringing the sound of Cai Luong to places where audiences have little access to art. It is this spirit that makes him a precious part in the memories of theater lovers.

Although he has passed away, his plays, his vọng cổ verses, and his emotional transformations will forever remain in the hearts of the public. The image of an artist who devoted his entire life to the stage, always humble and devoted, will be a source of inspiration for the younger generation to continue on the path of cải lương.

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