Grace Chang: key obituary facts
Is Grace Chang dead? Yes. Grace Chang died on August 3, 2026, at age 93.
Cause of death: Grace Chang's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Grace Chang known for?
She was a Hong Kong actress and singer (1933-2026).
More about Grace Chang
Born: 13 June 1933.
Place of birth: Nanjing.
Gender: female.
Occupation: singer, actor, Peking opera actor.
Nationality: Republic of China, British Hong Kong.
Also known as: Ge Lan, Zhang Yufang, Chang Yok-fong, Ko Lan.
Occupations: Singer, Actress.
Grace Chang, the Hong Kong actress and singer known for films including “Soldier of Fortune” and “The Wild, Wild Rose,” died on August 3, 2026, aged 93.
Born in Nanjing on June 13, 1933, and also known as Ko Lan, she became one of Hong Kong cinema’s popular idols in the 1950s, especially with students and the middle class. Over an eleven-year acting career, she appeared in 33 films and was closely associated with the Cathay Organization, with notable screen credits including “It Blossoms Again” and “Mambo Girl.” She also worked as a singer and was known in Chinese by the name Ge Lan.