About Chow Ching Lie
Lived 1936 – 2025 (aged 88). Chow Ching Lie was a Chinese pianist and writer.
Chow Ching Lie (; 26 August 1936 – 17 February 2025) was a Chinese-French writer and a classical pianist. The French film Le Palanquin des Larmes, based on her biography written by Georges Walter (translated into English as Journey in Tears) describes her early life as the child of a wealthy family, the difficulties she suffered after her arranged marriage at age 13, and her ultimate success as a musician.
Chow died on 17 February 2025, aged 88.
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Who was Chow Ching Lie?
Chinese writer and pianist
When was Chow Ching Lie born?
Chow Ching Lie was born on 26 August 1936 in Shanghai.
When did Chow Ching Lie die?
Chow Ching Lie died on 17 February 2025.
What was Chow Ching Lie's occupation?
Chow Ching Lie was a pianist and writer.
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Chow Ching Lie was Chinese.
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