CEO Dies On Stage During Speech About Healthy Living

Story ByLee Bullen,Sub EditorJoseph Golder,AgencyAsia Wire Report 

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This is the moment the CEO of a Chinese health company dies of a heart attack on stage after delaying having a pacemaker fitted so he could deliver a speech about healthy living and longevity.

According to local media, Chen Pei Wen of the Guangdong Zhongyi Health Technology Company, based in the south-eastern Chinese coastal province of Guangdong, died on stage of a sudden heart attack.

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The CEO, whose age was not specified, reportedly underwent heart bypass surgery 20 years ago and planned to go to hospital after the speech to be fitted with a new pacemaker.

However, the health expert passed away hours before the appointment while delivering a speech about healthy living and longevity.

In the video footage, Chen is seen addressing the crowd on stage while holding a microphone.

He then turns and walks towards the centre of the stage, but energy appears to drain from his legs and he stumbles before accidentally head-butting the podium.

The health firm CEO then collapses on the ground as concerned helpers rush to his aid.

A company spokesperson confirmed that Chen was due to attend an appointment for a pacemaker hours after he collapsed and died on stage.

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