{"id":304658,"date":"2025-05-30T01:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T08:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=355689"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:31:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:31:54","slug":"the-legendary-actor-of-rain-in-big-trouble-in-little-china-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-legendary-actor-of-rain-in-big-trouble-in-little-china-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"The legendary actor of Rain in Big Trouble in Little China dies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Actor Peter Kwong, known for his iconic role as Rain in the classic action film Big Trouble in Little China, has passed away at the age of 73<\/strong>. According to reports from one of his representatives, Kwong died in his sleep on Tuesday night, although no further details have been provided regarding the circumstances of his death.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An actor highly regarded for his career in film and television<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Born in Sacramento, California, Kwong began his career in the entertainment industry, primarily standing out in the action film genre<\/strong>. His portrayal of Rain, one of the three martial sorcerers in John Carpenter&#8217;s 1986 film, earned him recognition and a loyal fan base. Big Trouble in Little China has been considered a cult film, and Kwong&#8217;s performance adds to its enduring legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to his role in Big Trouble in Little China, Kwong participated in various film and television projects throughout his career. <strong>His contributions to film and television have left a notable impression on popular culture, especially among enthusiasts of 80s action movies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Golpe en La Peque\u00f1a China (1986) Trailer Espa\u00f1ol HD\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LlbKtJNSUbQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The news of his passing has generated a flood of tributes and memories on social media, where fans and colleagues mourn the loss of a talented artist who left a deep mark on the film community. <strong>Kwong is remembered not only for his work on screen but also for his charisma and dedication to his craft.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of this reflection on his life and career, <strong>Kwong&#8217;s followers are encouraged to remember his contributions and celebrate his legacy, which remains alive in the hearts of those who admired and supported him over the years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Disney+\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/246b1fd4-6164-4c6f-9318-27e1cb587dc6\/489019137\/disney-plus-logo\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Disney+<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/disney-plus.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/disney-plus.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Actor Peter Kwong, known for his iconic role as Rain in the classic action film Big Trouble in Little China, has passed away at the age of 73. According to reports from one of his representatives, Kwong died in his sleep on Tuesday night, although no further details about the circumstances of his death have been provided. A highly regarded actor for his career in film and television, Kwong was born in Sacramento, California, and began his career in the entertainment industry, primarily standing out in the action film genre. 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