Taiwanese opera performer Hsiao Feng Hsien dies at 79

Taiwanese opera star Hsiao Feng Hsien (小鳳仙), who was renowned for her performances in the Chou -- or clown role -- in Yang Li-hua's (楊麗花) theater troupe, died Tuesday at the age of 79, the troupe has announced.

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