Gordon Liu, Hong Kong martial arts legend and star of THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN, KILL BILL 1 & 2 plus numerous other films, has been admitted into hospital with head injury. According to reports from Hong Kong, his condition was initially critical and he required assisted ventilation through a breathing tube placed in his airway. He is now in a stable condition and recovering in hospital.
There have been a lot of speculations by the Hong Kong media surrounding Liu’s injury, with some reports claiming that he fell after getting drunk, and others claiming that he had a car accident. His manager states that he had a slip while playing music in a band room. Liu himself has so far refused all interviews by reporters.
And I am very much looking forward to the opportunity. I can’t begin to say how much I idolize Liu’s body of work. I hope he recovers very quickly, quick enough to make it to Florida.
I’m here in Florida with Shaolindynasty at Li Siu Hung’s celebration for Lee Koon Hung. Chan Koon Tai and Chow Keung are here, along with many other noted tH.K masters, but not Gordon Liu. I got a ride from CLFnole last night.
It would have almost been too much if Gordon Liu showed up too. Between Chan Koon Tai and Chow Keung, there was so much already. Of course, we all hope the best for Gordon.
What I like most about the two of them is that they are real…nothing phoney and very down to earth about everything. Of course they love their style but their feeling is it doesn’t matter what style you do as long as you understand it and do it well.
Just another well wish that Gordon makes a recovery from his injuries. He is truly a living legend amongst Kung Fu cinema fans like myself and the rest of us here in this forum – I can’t tell you how many times I watched 36 Chambers and Fist of the White Lotus growing up. Before I got into Bruce Lee, Jackie, and Jet I was a Shaw Brothers fan and he was certainly one of their superstars.
Ok, sorry to be wistful there - just reminiscing a bit about the good 'ol days.
Looks like that tournament was a success - thanks for the pics!
It was a memorial demonstration. And it was quite a success. Glad you enjoyed the photos. Watch for full coverage in our next issue (Jan/Feb 2012, on stands in December).
I haven’t heard any updates on Gordon Liu. Anyone?
Thats terrible. I heard at the LKH memorial that he had 2 operations for a head injury. my sifu tried to see if Phil had heard anything about what happened to him and he said nobody really knows what is going on with him
It’s kind of a he-said-he-said-she-said kind of thing, but I read on another forum that someone who knows Gordon Liu’s daughter and spoke to her says that he’s going to be fine. I really do hope so.
