Veteran Chinese comedian Wen Xingyu died of lung cancer in Beijing Monday morning, domestic news website Sohu.com reported. He was 66.

The prolific actor was best known for his performance in the 1990s soap opera hit Wo Ai Wo Jia (I Love My Family).
 
Chinese comedian Wen Xingyu is seen in this undated file photo. The veteran actor died of lung cancer in Beijing on Monday, July 30, 2007. 

Lead cast members of the 1990s Chinese soap opera hit Wo Ai Wo Jia (I Love My Family). Wen Xingyu (front center), best known for his performance in Wo Ai Wo Jia, died of lung cancer in Beijing on Monday, July 30, 2007.

(CRI.cn July 30, 2007)