10月28日凌晨，香港演藝圈傳來令人無比惋惜的消息——資深演員許紹雄因癌症併發多重器官功能衰竭，於凌晨2點30分在醫院安詳離世，享年76歲。這位被觀眾親切稱為「Benz雄」與「歡喜哥」的老戲骨，以超過半個世紀的演藝生涯，為香港影視文化留下深刻的印記。

許紹雄出身於顯赫家族，太公許應騤曾任清末禮部尚書及閩浙總督，而他的姑婆正是魯迅先生的夫人——許廣平。儘管出身背景不凡，但許紹雄從未依賴家世光環。他早年曾任銀行職員，後來毅然投身演藝事業，從小角色一步步磨練演技，憑藉穩健自然的表演風格，在競爭激烈的香港影壇中闖出一片天，被譽為「黃金綠葉」。

在他53年的演藝生涯中，許紹雄參演了無數經典影視作品，無論是電視劇還是電影，他都能以細膩入微的表演賦予角色鮮明的生命力。從《頭號人物》、《使徒行者》到《無間道》系列，他塑造許多深入人心的小人物形象，特別是那份幽默中帶著滄桑、俠義中帶著人情味的氣質，讓人印象深刻。

他的離世來得十分突然。就在10月27日傍晚，港媒才傳出他因病危緊急入院的消息。當晚，圈中好友黎芷珊、苗僑偉夫婦、黃子華、佘詩曼、吳卓羲與林峯等人紛紛趕赴醫院探望。據現場人士透露，當時情況已十分危急，佘詩曼更在媒體採訪中忍不住落淚，取消原定前往北京的宣傳行程，只為送上最後一程。吳卓羲面對記者詢問時僅低聲說出「吉人天相」，但最終仍無法挽回這位德高望重的前輩。

許紹雄的家人透過好友黎芷珊向媒體公布死訊，表示他是在家人陪伴下安詳離去，未有太多痛苦。消息傳出後，香港演藝圈一片哀悼，不少藝人與網民紛紛留言追思，懷念這位用溫厚笑容與真摯演技陪伴觀眾數十年的好演員。

許紹雄的一生，無論在鏡頭前還是幕後，皆展現出一份專業、謙遜與真誠。他的離去，不僅是香港影壇的一大損失，更象徵著一個時代的落幕。

In the early hours of October 28, Hong Kong’s entertainment industry was struck by grief as veteran actor Hui Shiu-hung (Benz Hui) passed away peacefully at the age of 76. The beloved actor, affectionately known by fans as “Benz Hung” or “Happy Brother,” succumbed to multiple organ failure caused by cancer. His death marks the end of a remarkable 53-year acting career that helped define generations of Hong Kong television and cinema.

Although Hui came from a prestigious lineage—his great-grandfather, Hui Ying-kui, was a late Qing Dynasty Minister of Rites and Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and his grandaunt was Xu Guangping, the wife of the great writer Lu Xun—he never relied on his family background. Instead, he built his reputation from the ground up, starting as a bank clerk before stepping into the entertainment industry, where he gradually rose to fame through sheer talent, perseverance, and hard work.

Throughout his long career, Hui Shiu-hung became renowned as one of Hong Kong’s most reliable “golden supporting actors.” His performances were characterized by authenticity and warmth, often portraying down-to-earth, witty, or morally complex characters. From television dramas like Line Walker and The File of Justice to films such as Infernal Affairs and Overheard, Hui infused every role with a unique blend of humor, melancholy, and humanity. His presence on screen was both comforting and captivating, making him a favorite among audiences across generations.

His passing came unexpectedly. On the evening of October 27, news broke that Hui had been rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Upon hearing the news, many close friends and colleagues—Carina Leung, Michael Miu and his wife, Dayo Wong, Charmaine Sheh, Ron Ng, and Raymond Lam—hurried to the hospital to visit him. According to reports, his condition was already very grave. Charmaine Sheh, tearful in interviews, canceled her planned promotional trip to Beijing to be by his side. Ron Ng could only mutter, “He’s a good man—may good fortune protect him.” Sadly, the prayers of friends and fans could not change the outcome.

At 2:30 a.m. on October 28, Hui Shiu-hung passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. His death was later confirmed to the media by his close friend Carina Leung, speaking on behalf of the family. The news quickly spread across Hong Kong, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fellow actors and fans alike. Many expressed deep sorrow and gratitude for his decades of contribution to the film and television industry.

Benz Hui’s life and career embodied humility, dedication, and compassion. Behind his ever-warm smile was a man who devoted himself wholeheartedly to his craft, bringing joy and depth to countless audiences. His passing marks not only the loss of a great actor but also the end of an era in Hong Kong cinema.