On the 22nd of August, Taiwanese actor Godfrey Yan opened up about his mother's passing during a recent interview, expressing that he didn't feel it necessary to burden others with his grief or to create an atmosphere of emotional distance: "No one is obligated to understand me." He admitted that in the past, after the loss of his grandparents and other family members, he lacked the maturity to deal with his emotions effectively. Yan added that while he once believed that actors benefited from having strong emotions, he now prefers to present himself to the public when he is emotionally stable, planning to resume work only after December.
Going back to June 21st, the day of his mother's funeral service, Godfrey Yan was visibly emotional as he bid farewell to his beloved mother, expressing gratitude to all who had offered their condolences. Among those paying their respects were fellow artists Janine Chang, Mark Chao, Yihan Chen, and Joe Cheng, who sent flower arrangements. After the ceremony, Yan posted on social media to remember his mother: "Thank you everyone. Everything has been perfect. Mom has become a butterfly."
It was reported by Taiwanese media on May 23rd that Godfrey Yan's mother had passed away on May 21st. It was known that in March, Yan was spotted at the hospital, where he was attentively caring for his ailing mother. His face reflected deep concern as he hurried through the hospital halls. According to friends close to him, his mother's health deteriorated rapidly. Throughout her illness, Yan remained by her side, a testament to the close bond between mother and son.
