David Huang, a veteran Mandopop singer known for hits such as "You Make Me Drunk" and "Let Everyone Heartbroken," died on June 2, 2026, aged 61 at his sister's home in Honolulu, Hawaii [1, 2, 3, 4]. Born in Hong Kong, Huang moved to Hawaii at age three [1, 2, 3, 4]. He entered the music industry in 1988 and won several awards including the Golden Melody Awards for Best Arranger [1, 2, 3, 4].
In August 2022, Huang was hospitalised following sudden cardiac discomfort and underwent cardiac catheterisation. Despite this, he had previously stated he had no history of chronic illnesses [1, 2, 3, 4]. He moved from Taiwan to Hawaii in December 2025 to live with his sisters Consulina Wong and Joann Wong [1, 2, 3, 4].
Huang's sisters released a statement through a lawyer expressing gratitude for public support. They said, "For decades, Mr David Huang has enriched countless lives with his extraordinary musical talent, boundless passion and innate ability to connect people across the world." They confirmed they are the sole heirs to his estate and said, "On behalf of his family, we would like to express our sincere gratitude once again for everyone’s love and support for Mr Huang over the years" [1].
The family's law firm is managing Huang's musical assets [1, 2, 3, 4]. However, Huang's long-time girlfriend and manager, Vicky Chao, disputed the legitimacy of the family's statement and the law firm’s appointment. She stated, "The appointment of the law firm and the statement are not legal, and she would take legal action" [1].
The ongoing dispute over Huang’s estate follows his death in early June. No public date has been announced for funerary or memorial events as of now.
