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Film tribute at funeral of Ricky Hui

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Friends and relatives of the late comedian Ricky Hui Koon-ying said a final farewell at his funeral last night by watching footage of some of his most famous films.

Dozens of guests and relatives arrived at Po Fook Hill Memorial Hall in Sha Tin.

Among them were lawmaker Wong Yuk-man, filmmaker Clifton Ko Chi-sum, actor and film producer John Shum Kin-fun, veteran actor Bowie Wu-fung, actress Bernice Liu and singer Lee Loon-ki.

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Dozens of wreaths from Hui's celebrity friends were also placed outside the hall. Attendants said the hall was decorated with white and pale purple flowers.

Footage from films Hui starred in, including Mr Coconut, Chicken and Duck Talk and All's Well, Ends Well was broadcast.

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Ko, a close friend of Hui's, said he felt especially sad when he saw the films on which they worked together.

'It's like it was just yesterday,' he said. 'I thought he would have lived longer.'

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