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Violinist's Heartfelt Farewell Serenade for Dying Mother

1/22/2026

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A son in Guangdong invited violinist Tang Xing to perform for his dying mother Ye Jindi.
Tang Xing played Joe Hisaishi’s 'Mother,' online as a tender farewell.
Ye Jindi, a former primary school music teacher, was diagnosed with late-stage liver cirrhosis in 2023.
Her health declined, leading to admission to the ICU on December 29.
Huang Haile bid farewell to his mother on January 6 after celebrating her 77th birthday.

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A son in Guangdong invited violinist Tang Xing to perform for his dying mother Ye Jindi.
Tang Xing played Joe Hisaishi’s 'Mother,' online as a tender farewell.
Ye Jindi, a former primary school music teacher, was diagnosed with late-stage liver cirrhosis in 2023.
Her health declined, leading to admission to the ICU on December 29.
Huang Haile bid farewell to his mother on January 6 after celebrating her 77th birthday.