Reported about 1 year ago
On June 26, 2024, the Chairman of the Taiwan Mobile Vehicle Start-up Development Association (Fat Car Association), Gong Xiu-xian, suddenly posted news of his passing on Facebook, shocking many netizens. Gong collapsed while driving last Sunday and expressed gratitude to his family and friends in a post, mentioning his gratitude for his happy and grateful life and hoping for continued support for his family and the 'Magic School Bus Fat Car Food Truck' service. He thanked his wife and even mentioned his idol, former President Tsai Ing-wen, asking for her well wishes and encouragement for Taiwan. Gong, known for transforming his father's old car into a fat car, gained recognition for creating a campaign fat car for a candidate in 2009, drawing attention from President Tsai Ing-wen and becoming a well-known figure in the fat car industry. After news of his passing surfaced, many media, political figures, and netizens expressed their condolences with messages of remembrance and support.
Source: YAHOO