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Entertainer Lydia Shum Passed Away
Entertainer Lydia Shum has been ill for a long time. This morning, she passed away in Queen Mary Hospital. She was 62 years old.
Lydia passed away 8:38 AM at Queen Mary hospital. Her family was at her side. They moved Lydia’s body away from the hospital. Representatives of Queen Mary hospital stated that they would not comment about Lydia due to the family’s requests.
Lydia was a chronic patient of diabetes and hypertension. In September of 2006, she had a bile duct operation. Afterwards, it was confirmed that she had liver tumors. In November, she was unconscious with failing health. She went to the ICU of Queen Mary hospital many times. She stopped working due to health reasons for a while. But last year, she received a special life-time achievement award, 「萬千光輝演藝大獎」, at the “TVB 40th Anniversary Awards Show”. She personally appeared to accept the award in a wheelchair. She received standing ovations from the audience, stage hands and artistes.
Stephen Chan: Lydia Shum Passed Away Peacefully
TVB executive Stephen Chan expressed his sorrow for Lydia Shum’s passing. He quoted Lydia’s daughter, Joyce Cheng, and said that Lydia passed away peacefully.
At the press conference, Stephen said that he communicated with Joyce through text messaging. Joyce is calm. He pointed out that Lydia was peaceful and serene when she passed away.
Stephen said that Lydia’s death was a loss for Hong Kong citizen, acting, and TVB. He commended Lydia for loving and respecting her work. Lydia also participated in many charity functions. Stephen also said that Lydia gave Hong Kong citizens and overseas Asian many memories. He believes that every Hong Kong citizen would always remember this “Happy Fruit”.
Stephen said that TVB will cooperate with Lydia’s family to help them with the funeral arrangements.
Lydia Shum’s Biography
Entertainer Lydia Shum was born on July 21, 1947 in Shanghai, China. She was nicknamed “Fei Fei” because of her round and full body. She was also called “Happy Fruit”.
Lydia was employed as a child star in 1960. She was 13 years old when she acted in the movie called 《一樹桃花千朵紅》. This started her career as an actress. She was a part of many Cantonese and Mandarin films. She acted in more than 100 films. She joined TVB and hosted the variety show 《歡樂今宵》. Her trademark smile, laughs, owl hair style and eyeglasses was part of pop culture. It was engraved into the hearts of many. In the 70s, she was part of the group called “Four Golden Flowers” with Teresa Cheung, Liza Wang, and Cheung Oi-Ming.
Lydia was married to Adam Cheng. They are divorced and had one daughter, Joyce Cheng. Joyce has entered the entertainment industry in recent years.
Lydia was a chronic patient of diabetes and hypertension. In September of 2006, she had a bile duct operation. Afterwards, it was confirmed that she had liver tumors. In November, she was unconscious with failing health. She went to the ICU of Queen Mary hospital many times. She stopped working due to health reasons for a while. But last year, she received a special life-time achievement award, 「萬千光輝演藝大獎」, at the “TVB 40th Anniversary Awards Show”. She personally appeared to accept the award in a wheelchair. She received standing ovations from the audience, stage hands and artistes. This was her last appearance on television.
Short Biography of Lydia Shum
July 21, 1947: Born in Shanghai
1958: Immigrated to Hong Kong
1960: Participated in the Shaw Company’s child star search. Acted in her first movie 《一樹桃花千朵紅》
1960-1964: Lydia acted in more than twenty movies including 《紅樓夢》 , 《梁山伯與祝英台》, 《玉面女煞星》, 《快樂年華》, 《莫負青春》, 《玉樓三鳳》, 《玉女心》, 《花樣的年華》, 《青春戀歌》, 《梅蘭菊竹》, 《青春戀歌》, 《橫沖直撞入陽關》, 《飛女正傳》and others.
1967: TVB station opened. Lydia was looked upon. She was a main actress and host of the long running variety show called “Enjoy Yourself Tonight”.
1970: Part of the group called “Four Golden Flowers” with Liza Wang, Cheung Oi-Ming, and Teresa Cheung.
August, 1972: Hong Kong’s Cross Harbour Tunnel became operational. Lydia was one of the first artistes to cross the harbour in an antique car.
1972: Formed 「情侶合唱團」 with Roman Lo.
1975: Admitted to dating Adam Cheng.
1982: Retired from the screen to accompany Adam to Taiwan.
January 5, 1985: Married Adam Cheng in Vancouver.
1985: Returned to TVB.
1986: Acted in “It’s a Mad Mad Mad World” with Bill Piu Tung.
1987: Gave birth to Joyce Cheng at the age of 35.
September, 1988: Officially divorced Adam Cheng.
1990: Worked for ATV as “ah Jie” host.
1994: Joined CETV
1996: Returned to TVB. She hosted 《孝感動天》, 《公益開心果》 and 《公益開心百萬Show》. Also she acted in 《我要Fit-Fit》 and 《美味天王》. She also acted in Singaporean series.
2002: Joined the musical 《麗花皇宮》. Joyce’s acting appearance with her Lydia.
2003: Acted in 《Miss杜十娘》.
2004: Acted in 《我的大舊父母》.
September, 2006: A bile duct inflammation.
2007: Lydia was rumoured to have liver cancer.
February 19, 2008: Lydia Shum passes away at Queen Mary Hospital. She was 62 years old.
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