Chu Lanlan
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Chu Lanlan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1982 |
| Died | (aged 40) |
| Occupation | Peking opera singer |
Chu Lanlan (Chinese: 朱兰兰; 1982 – 30 December 2022[1]) was a Chinese opera singer.[2][3]
Chu made her singing debut on television in 1990, when she was eight years old. She studied at the Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Opera.[4] Possessing a soprano range, Chu specialized in Peking Opera.[2] She wrote the song and dance "Farewell My Concubine" for the Peking Opera. She also performed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.[4]
Chu had also worked on projects on public welfare.[4] Her last performance was in early November 2022 in which she was accompanied by her son.[5] In December 2022, Chu died from the complications of COVID-19.[4][2][6][7]