Olivia Tsao Shaves Head in Solidarity with Ill Father
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A touching act of filial love from the Taiwanese singer.
In a moving display of support, Taiwanese singer Olivia Tsao, 38, recently posted a video showing her head being shaved. The singer later shared photos alongside her father, revealing that she made the decision to shave her head in solidarity with him.
“Always be with you,” Tsao captioned one of the photos, which showed her standing next to her father, who was seated in a wheelchair.
According to her manager, “Olivia’s dad is bald due to the treatment he’s undergoing. He used to dye his hair,adn it looked realy fashionable and pretty! now that he is no longer able to keep his hair,Olivia wishes to accompany him.” The specific illness the father is battling has not been disclosed.
Reportedly, Olivia’s father complimented her new look, saying she looked “very young and cute.” Her friends also chimed in, saying she looked “adorable” with her shaved head.
The friend who shaved “Olivia’s” head initially thoght she was joking when she suggested the idea. “After finding out the reason, [I’d say] you’re really brave, loving, and amazing,” he stated.
The gesture has resonated deeply with netizens, who have praised “Olivia” for her courage and for being a devoted daughter.
“Always be with you.”
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