‘Walk to the light’: final farewell of Chinese wife, 83, to dying husband, 87, touches hearts of millions on social media
- Grandson records heartwarming final moments of his grandpa’s life as his grandmother comforts her husband with soothing words
- Video clip moves millions to tears on mainland social media, as many observers tell of their wish for such a touching send-off
An 83-year-old Chinese woman’s final farewell to her dying 87-year-old husband has moved millions on mainland social media.
“Walk to the light. Don’t get lost,” the old lady from northern China’s Tianjin municipality whispered to her husband, who was unconscious from lung cancer in his hospital bed, encouraging him to head towards heaven while stroking his hair gently.
“Let go of everything. If it’s time to leave, let’s leave without regret,” she said.
The moment, recorded by their grandson, surnamed Qi, on April 4, has been viewed by nearly 4 million people on Douyin.
Qi said that despite feeling sad about his grandfather leaving her, his grandmother remained strong in front of him and told him to leave in peace because she did not want to see him suffer.
Qi’s grandmother had also imagined a future with her husband despite knowing it would not happen.