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Marvel villain known for ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist’ dead at 82

July 12, 2026
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Marvel villain known for ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Iron Fist’ dead at 82

Wai Ching Ho, the actress who rose to fame as Madame Gao in the Marvel series “Daredevil,” has died at the age of 82.

“Just lost someone very special to me. She was one of the coolest. Thinking aloud. #Gao 🙏😔,” her “Daredevil” costar Peter Shinkoda wrote via Instagram on Saturday, alongside a pensive photo of himself.

In another Instagram post, the actor shared two photos of the actress as Madame Gao, who also appeared in “The Defenders” and “Iron Fist.”

Wai Ching Ho as Madame Gao in
Wai Ching Ho, who played Madame Gao in “Daredevil,” has died. She’s seen here in “The Defenders” in 2017. Sarah Shatz/Netflix
Wai Ching Ho at the Iron Fist New York Screening.
The Marvel actress’s co-stars remembered her in social media tributes. She’s pictured above in 2017. Getty Images

“I won’t ever forget you,” he captioned a solo photo of the actress, along with a still of himself as recurring villain Nobu Yoshioka opposite Ho’s Madame Gao.

“I learned every minute from you when we were together on and off set. I know wisdom – I’d hang on your every word. We will meet again, my friend. You were beautiful.”

On Sunday, actor Perry Yung — who appeared with the actress in 2018’s “High Resolution” — spoke outabout Ho’s death, as well.

“It’s a very emotional moment for all of us who knew Wai Ching Ho,” he began, noting that the MCU actress “passed away peacefully after a stroke two days ago.”

Cindy Cheung and Wai Ching Ho in a scene from
The actress, seen above in “Robot Stories,” was 82. ©Shotwell Media/Courtesy Everett Collection
Wai Ching Ho as Madame Gao in Marvel's
Ho, pictured here in Marvel’s “Iron Fist,” “passed away peacefully after a stroke two days ago,” Perry Yung wrote. ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

“I had seen her perform many times on stage, had many a dim sum and she came to see @slantperformancegroup many times,” he added.

“I even had the enormous good fortune of having played her husband (parents to @justinchon) in the film ‘High Resolution.’”

“Wai Ching was a kind, compassionate human being whose work as an artist lifted every production to a higher standard, and we are better for it,” he concluded the tribute.

“Rest in power dear friend. 🙏🙏🙏”

Wai Ching Ho as a park ranger speaking to a group in
She was remembered by Yung as “a kind, compassionate human being.” She’s shown here in 2023 in “Lovely, Dark and Deep.” Courtesy Everett Collection
Sigourney Weaver places her hand on Wai Ching Ho's shoulder.
The actress, seen above with Sigourney Weaver in “The Defenders,” also voiced Grandma Wu in Pixar’s “Turning Red.” ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection

Fans in the comments thread expressed their condolences, with one person writing, “Her performance was so good and haunting at the same time. Condolences and may she RIP.”

Another remarked, “She was absolutely fantastic. Rest in peace Madame Gao,” while a third noted, “she gave an absolutely legendary performance as Gao.”

A rep for the actress was not immediately available to Page Six for comment.

In addition to her high-profile role in the Marvel series, Ho was also known for voicing Grandma Wu in Pixar’s “Turning Red,” and for appearing in episodes of “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “Law & Order,” among others.

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