Actress Wai Ching Ho Passes Away at 82
Originally published Jul 12, 2026
By Glenn Garner · Deadline
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Key points
- Wai Ching Ho was 82 when she passed away.
- She originated the Madame Gao role in Daredevil.
- The character reappeared in several other Marvel series.
Wai Ching Ho, the actress who originated and reprised the role of Madame Gao across multiple Marvel series, has died at age 82. Her performance in Netflix's Daredevil earned her recognition as a memorable antagonist, and she also appeared in films such as Hustlers.
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