Cheung's supporters, who span across Asia, fondly remembered his norm-breaking works and called him 'ahead of (his) time.'
His death came as his hometown was battling the SARS epidemic, which ultimately killed hundreds and crippled the local economy.
She said Cheung's songs never became outdated and his fashion tastes, including his iconic long hair, were modern - even by today's standards. "He actually crossed through the boundary, make a noise and influence on the culture of Hong Kong,” Fung said.
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