HK celebrity Lydia Sum dies at 60
Posted: 19 February 2008 1123 hrs
HONG KONG: Actress and comedian Lydia Sum has passed away
in hospital, according to Hong Kong media reports.
She was 60 years old.
The popular Hong Kong celebrity had been suffering from diabetes
and high blood pressure, among other illnesses.
In 2002, an inflammation of her bile duct placed her in hospital,
where 36 gallstones were extracted.
Subsequently in 2006, Sum was diagnosed with cancer, and had part
of her liver removed.
The veteran actress, known affectionately to her fans as "Fei Fei",
had been criticised by the Hong Kong media for worsening her
medical condition by consuming certain foods against doctors'
orders.
She was rushed to the hospital again last August, having suffered
from pleural effusion - a complication of liver failure.
But the beloved comedian braved her failing health to attend the
40th TVB Anniversary Awards ceremony in November.
She was wheeled out on stage to accept the TVB Grand Award in a
cheery pink outfit, completed with her signature wig and
plastic-framed glasses.
Sum had starred in numerous Hong Kong films, as well as a sitcom on
Mediacorp’s Channel 5 named "Living With Lydia".
extracted from CNA
maybe she already knew her death is near, so she purposely eat
the unhealthy foods to get a last taste
