Veteran Hong Kong actor Richard Ng Yiu-hon, who starred in some of the city’s most popular comedies throughout the 1970s and 1980s, died on Sunday at age 83, according to an industry representative.

Tenky Tien Kai-man, spokesman for the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers, told the Post on Monday that Ng’s family had confirmed the actor’s death and asked for privacy during the difficult time.

“He filmed numerous comedies and brought laughter to Hongkongers of our generation,” Tien said. “He lies in many people’s memory.”