Celebrities have taken to social media to express their grief and mourn the passing of Taiwanese-Canadian actor Godfrey Gao, who died from cardiac arrest while filming Chinese variety show Catch Me this morning (Nov 27).

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His pal James Mao's tribute

Godfrey was set to be one of the groomsmen for former Taiwanese basketball star James Mao who is getting married to stylist Tiffany Lo this Friday. In memory of the late pal, James posted this message on his IG story: 

"This is not how it's supposed to be. We [were] supposed to go snowboarding in February. I'm supposed to see you in two days. We're supposed to grow old together. Why are you leaving me so early? I love you always my brother. I'm heartbroken and speechless. We will have a glass of whiskey again one day together. Rest in Heaven."

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Sunny Wang

Taiwanese star Sunny Wang posted a pic of him and Godfrey at an awards show from back in the day. 

“RIP Godfrey. I still can’t believe it while I’m writing this. We had quite an interesting path to becoming friends, and only we will know. You were one of the nicest human beings I’ve ever [known]. I respect you G. My condolences to your family, friends and loved ones. Rest well G,” he wrote.