Trivia

Best friend of Jane Wyman.

Passed away two days after the death of his Falcon Crest (1981) co-star Simon MacCorkindale.

Co-founded the Taoist Institute in North Hollywood.

Taught weekly Tai chi classes at the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, California for thirty years.

Survived by his wife, daughter, and stepson.

Chi's younger brother, Ji Chaozhu, was a famous diplomat who served as Ambassador of China to the United Kingdom and the Undersecretary General of the United Nations, as well as English interpreter for Chinese leaders Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai and Deng Xiaoping. Chi's older brother, Ji Chaoding, was an influential economist.

Associate of avant-garde filmmaker Maya Deren.

Served as Dance Director of the Living Arts Program in Dayton, Ohio in the 1960s.

Taught courses in Tao Te Ching, I Ching, and philosophy at California State University, Los Angeles and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.