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Chow Yun-Fat And Other Super Rich Celebrities Donating Their Fortunes To Charity

by Elizabeth Liew  /   October 16, 2018

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Hong Kong superstar Chow Yun-fat, 63, reportedly plans to give away his entire fortune to various charities. The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon actor’s net worth is valued at a whopping S$982 million, yet the humble star is said to live on a frugal $140 a month, takes public transport instead of a flashy car, and still uses an old Nokia phone.

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I mean, which multi-millionaire actor would line up for his own movies, just like any regular Joe? He expresses that the money is not his, and that he’s only keeping it “safe for the time being”.

“The hardest thing in life is not about how much money you earn, but how to keep a peaceful mindset and live the rest of your life in a simple and carefree manner,” says Yun-fat.

The jovial and amiable star loves taking selfies with his fans. Photo: TPG News

We could indeed all learn a thing or two from this man’s humble outlook on life and generous nature.

READ MORE: 10 Reasons Why We Still Adore Chow Yun-Fat

Here are other insanely rich celebrities who have pledged to give away their life’s fortunes to philanthropic causes:

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Chow Yun-Fat And Other Super Rich Celebrities Donating Their Fortunes To Charity
Jackie Chan
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Estimated net worth: S$406 million

It looks like Jaycee and Etta, Jackie’s children, won’t be inheriting his fortune. Instead, the iconic Hong Kong martial artist, actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, 64, pledged to give away half of his wealth to charity upon his death. In 1988, he founded the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation to provide aid relief to victims of natural disasters and illness, and regularly campaigns against animal abuse.

READ MORE: Jackie Chan, Anthony Wong And Celebs With Secret Children People Did Not Know About

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Bill Gates
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Estimated net worth: S$133 billion

The Microsoft founder and his wife, Melinda Gates, will leave their children just a fraction of their $133b fortune. Instead, the couple plan to place most of their fortune toward charities that help eradicate poverty, hunger and preventable diseases worldwide, including their namesake Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

READ MORE: Take A Peek Into The Luxurious Homes Of Real Life “Crazy Rich Singaporeans”

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Oprah
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Estimated net worth: S$3.8 billion

The benevolent talk show host, known for her trademark generosity, has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including the ones she founded – The Angel Network, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation and The Oprah Winfrey Operating Foundation. In her Will, the philanthropic woman reportedly included a hefty $1 billion donation to charity.

READ MORE: From Kylie To Oprah: Here Are The Most Extravagant A-List Gifts

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Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan
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Estimated net worth: S$79 billion

The Facebook co-founder and his wife, Priscilla Chan, may own a billion-dollar empire, but they’re not just going to hand everything down to their daughter, Max. Instead, they have pledged to donate 99 per cent of their company shares to the Zuckerberg Foundation (or Chan Zuckerberg initiative) which aims to promote equal opportunity.

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Simon Cowell
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Estimated net worth: S$755 million

The 59-year-old British music tycoon, whose son Eric was born in 2014, doesn’t believe in inheritance money. He told a newspaper, “I’m going to leave my money to somebody. A charity, probably – kids and dogs”. Of course, he’s not going to neglect Eric entirely – the wise and doting father plans to spend time teaching his son what he knows.

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George Lucas
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Estimated net worth: S$7.5 billion

The accomplished producer and director, who is also a father of four, plans to give back most of his wealth from the Star Wars franchise to Disney, in order to fund education. The creator of the George Lucas Educational Foundation says, “I am dedicating the majority of my wealth to improving education. It is the key to the survival of the human race. We have to plan for our collective future — and the first step begins with the social, emotional, and intellectual tools we provide to our children. As humans, our greatest tool for survival is our ability to think and to adapt — as educators, storytellers, and communicators our responsibility is to continue to do so.”

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