Taiwanese-Canadian actor and modelGodfrey Gaohas died after suffering an apparent heart attack while filming a reality TV show.

In the early hours of Nov. 27, our beloved Godfrey collapsed while filming on set.

Unfortunately following three hours of medical rescue efforts, he left us.

Thank you, media friends and every fan of Godfreys for their concern.

His management and team were present and his family were urgently rushed to the location.

like respect Godfreys family in this time of sorrow and refrain from disturbing them.

We will accompany Godfreys family to handle discreet funeral arrangements.

Thank you, everyone, the statement continued.

It remains unclear what caused Gao to collapse and die.

Reps for the actor did not immediately respond to EWs request for comment.

Most recently, Gao starred in the Chinese blockbusterShanghai Fortressas Yang Jiannan.