Thursday, August 10, 2006

Popular 1960s Comedian Dies of Heart Attack

Actor Loto during his sickness (Photo: Chauk Chey, Koh Santepheap newspaper)

Thursday, August 10, 2006

By Saing Soenthrith
The Cambodia Daily


Famed 1960s comedian Pin Suon Bou, better known as Loto, died of a heart attack Monday evening at the age of 75, his family said. Veteran film star Dy Saveth expressed sorrow at the death of the dwarf entertainer, who acted in movies by Retired King Norodom Sihanouk and continued to perform on television until several years ago. "No comedian can compare with the skill of his acting," she said. As well as performing in Cambodian productions, Loto also acted in the 2002 Matt Dillon movie "City of Ghosts." He is to be cremated today at 2 pm at Sambour pagoda in Meanchey district's Stung Meanchey commune, according to commune chief Seng Sanh.

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