August 1, 2009. Renowned performing artist Liding passed away at 15:26 on July 29 in Beijing Hospital due to ineffective treatment for cancer; he was 82 years old. Liding once played the role of "Duke Liu", Liu Laoguo's father-in-law in The Grand Secretary Liu Luoguo, a character that left a deep impression on audiences. His farewell ceremony will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, August 4, in Babao Mountain, Beijing... The renowned performing artist Mr. Liding....