Reported about 1 year ago
The news of Leslie Cheung's death shocked the Hong Kong entertainment industry, with many stars attending his funeral. However, Andy Lau, who was a good friend and even considered Cheung his mentor, was notably absent. Lau revealed that Cheung's last phone call was to him, expressing regret for not being able to answer it. Lau's absence at the funeral perplexed fans, with some criticizing his reasons for being on set filming and others speculating that it was due to superstition conflicting with his birthdate. Lau later explained that he couldn't accept Cheung's sudden passing and chose to keep his memory alive in his heart, not wanting to believe that he was gone. These actions were seen as a sign of how much Lau cared for Cheung, despite facing backlash for missing the funeral.
Source: YAHOO