Artist Hai Nhat "Saigon Special Forces" suffers a stroke

On October 18, actor Thanh Dat, the artist's son, said that two days ago, while sitting with his family, he suddenly collapsed, his face pale, showing signs of cardiac arrest. Relatives quickly gave him first aid and took him to the hospital. He was resuscitated, then transferred to the intensive care unit.

"My father has passed the critical stage but still has to use a ventilator, half conscious and half unconscious. The doctor said he needs to be monitored further to prevent complications," Thanh Dat said. On his personal page, the actor posted a photo of himself holding his father's hand on the hospital bed, writing: "Hold my hand tightly, Dad, so we can hug each other for a long time."

The artist was born in 1948 in Ninh Binh, famous for his role as Ba Can inSaigon Commando- a classic of the 1980s. The four-episode film, broadcast in 1986, directed by Long Van, recreates the outstanding events of the Saigon commandos during the Vietnam War. After the work, Hai Nhat continued to participate in many films, such asThe Night Owl, The Hidden Man, The Boss's Daughter, The Cold-Blooded Night Bandit, The Children of Saigon Special Forces.

In 40 years of acting, he has played more than 100 roles. MovieFlood season(released in 1986) left many memories in Hai Nhat. He played the role of Chief Phi - a soldier of the Republic of Vietnam, acting with Robert Hai and Dao Ba Son. The three actors and the film crew were in hiding for more than a year in Moc Hoa district, Long An - the hometown of director Hong Sen - to complete the filming. For more than a year in exile, he did not contact his family. When he returned home, he learned that his grandmother had passed away for 49 days.

In 2011, the role of Bay Xoai, a gangster boss inChildren of Saigon commandos,brought him the Best Actor award at the 31st National Television Festival. Hai Nhat once said that while filming, he was always thinking about how to convince the audience with the role of a boss. In his free time, he would sit in front of the mirror to practice his scenes, portraying a gangster boss with a sharp, cunning gaze. He said that after finishing a scene, actress Lan Phuong - his co-star in the film - whispered to him: "Uncle, looking at your eyes, I'm really scared".

In 2017, Hai Nhat continued to play the role of Major General Vinh in the crime series.Fire profile,Fierce Love Song- TV series set in the river region. The actor once said that because of his old age and poor health, he only dared to accept suitable scripts.