Li Yong (television host)

Li Yong
University of Science and Technology Beijing Famous Forum "Yong Yuan has Li" - Li Yong Special Session, University of Science and Technology Beijing Gymnasium
Born(1968-05-03)3 May 1968
Died25 October 2018(2018-10-25) (aged 50)
New York City, New York, United States
NationalityChinese
EducationBeijing Broadcasting Institute
OccupationTelevision presenter
EmployerCCTV
Political partyChinese Communist Party
Spouse
(m. 1992)
ChildrenFatima Li (b. 2002)

Li Yong (Chinese: 李咏; pinyin: Lǐ Yǒng; 3 May 1968 – 25 October 2018) was a leading host on China Central Television (CCTV). He was known for hosting the programs Lucky 52 and Super 6+1, as well as various editions of the CCTV New Year's Gala. He was known for his unorthodox presentation skills and flamboyant outfits.