Taiwanese actor Ma Jingtao aka Steve Ma left viewers in shock after he suddenly collapsed during a livestream he was hosting on Saturday (June 21).

The 63-year-old was in Hangzhou dressed as Zhang Wuji, the iconic character he played in the 1994 martial arts drama The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre.

Livestream organisers claimed that the actor fainted due to low blood sugar levels and has since recovered. Jingtao’s team has yet to make an official statement.

The incident quickly sparked concern online, with fans worrying about Jingtao’s health.

“He didn’t look right during the livestream and just when I thought that, he collapsed,” read a comment.

It was then revealed that before the livestream, Jintao was performing at the Songcheng Theme Park dressed in a similar outfit, reenacting scenes from The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre.

The weather was brutal as well, with the temperature hitting 35°C, leading many to speculate that the intense heat and being in costume might have led to heatstroke.

After news of The Legend of Xishi actor’s grueling schedule was released, netizens voiced their anger at his management for overworking him.

One even wrote, “He used to be such a big star… Now, he’s doing wirework and singing at a theme park to make a living”.

This isn’t the first time concerns have been raised about Jingtao health.

In 2023, netizens speculated whether he had suffered a stroke after he appeared with a notable “facial droop” during a public appearance.

Photos: Chinapress

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