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Jackie Chan tells of his love for father

8/03/2008 4:51:00 PM.  | 

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Martial arts movie star Jackie Chan has spoken of his love for his father after attending his funeral in Canberra.

Charlie Chan died in a Hong Kong hospital last week, aged 93. He was reportedly suffering from prostate cancer.

After paying his respects, a sombre Jackie Chan briefly addressed Chinese and Australian media who had gathered outside the Kamberra Wine Complex where the memorial service was held.

"I loved my father so much," he told reporters.

"He did so much for me when I was young."

"He was the greatest father for me."

Among the funeral guests were US ambassador Robert McCallum, while messages of goodwill were received from famous figures including former US vice-president Al Gore and film director Quentin Tarantino.

At the end of the funeral the family allowed reporters and photographers inside to pay their respects.

Jackie Chan spent part of his youth in Canberra and has been a regular visitor to the national capital to see his parents over the years.

The Chans moved to Canberra in the 1960s so Mr Chan could continue working with the United States embassy.

Thanking Australia for its support, Jackie Chan said he planned to give something back to the community.

The movie superstar will on Sunday open the Jackie Chan Science Centre at the Australian National University, as part of the new John Curtin School of Medical Research.

"Australia and Canberra really took care of my family for more than 40 years. I have to do something to thank Australia and Canberra," he said.

He said the science centre would be a way of helping to remember his parents.

Charlie Chan's body was brought to Canberra from Hong Kong and will be buried in Gungahlin Cemetery alongside his late wife, Jackie's mother Lee Lee Chan, who died in 2002.

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