Veteran film actor and director U Maung Maung Myint passed away at his home on the morning of May 7 due to old age, Myanmar Film Association Vice President U Aye Kyu Lay told One News.

U Maung Maung Myint was 93 years old at the time of his death and passed away at his home about 10 a.m. on May 7. Veteran artist U Maung Maung Myint, who had worked in many films and videos as an actor and director, was also known as a poet and was the father of film actor Pyay Nyein.