PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — Dr. Freddie Fu Ho-Keung, a world-renowned UPMC doctor who is credited with saving the career of former Manchester United superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and served as team physician for Pitt’s Department of Athletics and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, died Friday, Sept. 24 surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Fu was one of the most recognized and beloved physicians in Pittsburgh and is acclaimed worldwide for his innovative research and teaching, leading to many clinical advancements in sports medicine and orthopedic care, particularly in treating knee injuries. Throughout his life and career, Dr. Fu worked passionately to always set the bar higher for his local, national and international medical/surgical colleagues, thousands of medical students, surgical residents and fellows who came to Pittsburgh to learn from the best. He set the bar higher most of all for his tens of thousands of patients – elite, professional, Olympic and amateur athletes from around the globe as well as non-athletes from around the corner who sought clinical care from the best. As an ardent proponent and supporter of diversity in medicine, Dr. Fu developed one of the most ethnically and gender-diverse academic and clinical departments in the country. He also is known for his enormous impact on the entire Pittsburgh region as a deeply devoted and enthusiastic community ambassador, actively serving for more than 30 years on the boards of numerous non-profit organizations and life-enriching initiatives. Fu, 70, a native of Hong Kong who came to the states in the 1970s for college and lived in Pittsburgh for nearly 50 years. Dr. Fu is survived by his wife of 47 years, Hilda Pang Fu, who shares her husband’s enduring community commitment, often witnessed partnering with him as well as leading her own projects.