Huang Dawei, aged 61, a veteran Taiwanese singer known for hits like "你把我灌醉," died suddenly on June 3, 2026, Taiwan time, at his sister Consulina Wong's residence in Honolulu, Hawaii [1, 2, 3, 4]. The death occurred less than six months after Huang relocated from Taiwan to Hawaii in December 2025, intending to pursue new music projects and a fresh life chapter [5, 3, 6].
Huang had announced his move through legal channels and was accompanied by his sisters during the relocation [5, 3, 6]. He is the nominal grandson of famed general Zhang Xueliang through family arrangements involving his mother and relatives [7].
In 2025, Huang made his acting debut in the medical drama "化外之醫," earning a Golden Bell Award nomination for Best Newcomer, with co-stars impressed by his natural performance despite being a first-time actor [5, 8]. Actor and producer Tang Shengrong said, "The first shot shocked us; very steady, unlike a first-time actor." [8]
Huang suffered heart complications in 2022, including heart failure and episodes that required hospitalization where his heart rate reached 137 beats per minute, but his condition reportedly stabilized afterward [6].
He maintained a 26-year relationship with longtime girlfriend and manager Vicky, who has expressed grief over his passing. Vicky has publicly disputed the legality of a statement from Huang’s sisters that grants them sole authority over his estate and affairs, arguing the document is invalid and that Huang’s legal representation requires proper notarization in the U.S. [5, 9, 2, 3, 4]. Vicky said, "I still do not feel he’s gone and cannot believe he left like this," and called the sisters' legal document "illegal" due to lack of proper notarization and power of attorney procedures in the U.S. [2]
A June 14 public statement by Huang’s family confirmed that his two sisters, Consulina and Joann Wong, are the sole heirs authorized to handle his estate and related matters [5, 2, 3, 4].
Born into a family connected to historical figures through his mother, Huang recalled visiting Taiwan at age 10 and dining with his grandfather Zhang Xueliang, who told him, "You must have backbone! You must love your country!" [7]
Huang Dawei’s sudden death marks an abrupt end to a 38-year music career that left a lasting impact on Taiwanese pop culture [7].
The family’s legal representatives are set to manage Huang’s estate and affairs proceeding from the June 14 announcement [5, 2, 3, 4].
