BEIJING - The sudden death of Taiwan actor Gao Yixiang during the filming of a game show has sparked widespread criticism of the show's producer, who was accused of ignoring the health and safety of the participants and drawn attention to the health risks of working too many hours.
Although he was rushed to hospital, Gao was later declared dead having suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. He was 35. Actors' overwork and occupational injuries have been frequently exposed before Gao's death, but the production companies which are eager to pursue high audience ratings and profits have chosen to turn a blind eye to them.
But the company failed to learn any lessons from this, instead it has continued include dangerous games in its shows without providing the necessary protection and rescue facilities for the participants.
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