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A contestant on the The 1% Club died after filming for an appearance on the popular ITV quiz show hosted by comedian Lee Mack.
Steven Wong's death was announced at the end of the episode which aired on Saturday night.
Mr Wong, 52, had a colourful life and shared his encounter with Hollywood stardom-when he narrowly lost out for a role in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Had he made the part in the 1984 classic he would have featured with Harrison Ford.
He told fellow contestants: 'I did not realise this but apparently we got down to the final two and it was me and another kid.
'Do not forget this was only when I was about ten!'
Steven Wong, 52, made an appearance on the popular quiz show hosted by Lee Mack on ITV
Mr Wong, 52, spoke about narrowly missing a role in Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom
Host of the 1% Club Lee Mack spoke to Mr Wong about his audition as a child actor
Mr Mack and the fellow guests were equally impressed by his interesting backstory.
The host said: 'Wow! And you got down to the final two!'
Before adding jokingly: 'You say you don't like to talk about it, you brought it up on national television.'
But during the credits, a simple notice ran explaining Mr Wong died after filming but before the airing of the show.
The show gets its name because 100 contestants enter hoping to claim the £100,000 prize money- but only one can win.
The tribute made to Mr Wong at the end of Saturday night airing
It said: 'In memory of Steven Wong. 1972-2024.'
One fan said: 'Very sad to hear about Steven Wong. Thoughts are with his family.'
Another simply penned: 'RIP Steven Wong.'
A fan of the quiz show passes on his regards to the family of Steven Wong
While another paid their regards to the popular contestant on Saturday night
The 1% Club began in April, 2022 and is onto its third series.
