'The Mortal Instruments' actor Godfrey Gao dies at 35 after collapsing on the set of game show
Actor and model Godfrey Gao, 35, passed away on early Wednesday morning after he collapsed on set.
WWD reported that Gao was best known for his role in the 2013 fantasy drama called 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' and was filming a game show titled 'Chase Me' when he suddenly collapsed. His management team released a statement confirming his untimely death.
His management Jetsta said that first responders tried to revive him for three hours but were unsuccessful.
A Jetsta spokesperson shared, "In the early hours of Nov. 27, our beloved Godfrey collapsed while filming on set. Unfortunately following three hours of medical rescue efforts, he left us. We are very shocked and saddened and even until now find it impossible to accept".
"Thank you, media friends and every fan of Godfrey’s for their concern. His management and team were present and his family were urgently rushed to the location. Please respect Godfrey’s family in this time of sorrow and refrain from disturbing them. We will accompany Godfrey’s family to handle discreet funeral arrangements. Thank you, everyone," the statement read.
It is not known what caused Gao to collapse and the cause of death remains unknown.
Gao made his debut in a series titled 'Bull Fighting' in 2007. Post his success on the show, he appeared on several other TV shows such as Momo Love, Never Give Up Dodo, God of War Zhao Yun, and most notably, Remembering Lichuan. His biggest role came in 2013 when he played the role of Magnus Bane in 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones'.
Besides being a successful actor, Gao had also taken up a career in modeling. Gao, who hails from Taiwan, had become the first Asian model to be cast by luxury brand Louis Vuitton. He had also appeared in their 2011 ad campaigns. It is not known whether the production of the game show he was on will continue production.