Taiwanese singer Denny Tsao found dead at 66

New Taipei, Dec. 30 (CNA) Taiwanese singer and entertainer Denny Tsao (曹西平) was found dead at his residence in New Taipei's Sanchong District on Monday night, according to local police on Sunday.

Police with the Sanchong Precinct said that emergency services received a report Monday night that Tsao was found collapsed in the bedroom of his residence.

Paramedics were dispatched and arrived at the scene at 10:27 p.m., where they found Tsao had clearly died, police said.

Preliminary investigations have ruled out foul play, and the death is suspected to be due to natural causes, the police said, adding that the case will be referred to prosecutors to determine the exact cause of death.

Tsao released his first album in 1982 and rose to prominence with hits including "Wild Youth" (野性的青春), "Passionate Girls" (熱情的姑娘) and "Love Trap (愛情陷阱).

He later appeared on numerous television variety shows, including "Kangsi Coming" (康熙來了) and "Dragon Tiger Variety King" (龍虎綜藝王).