Lydia Shum Tin-ha, one of the most famous TV personalities in Hong Kong, died in hospital yesterday. She was 60.
The popular actress, known as Fei Fei (or Fatty), acted in more than 100 movies too, and was known for her iconic black-rimmed glasses and heavy build.
She had reportedly been suffering from bile duct inflammation, liver and gall bladder cancer and had been admitted to Queen Mary Hospital for treatment.
She was diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago and had visited the hospital frequently. She was rushed to hospital after collapsing at home in October.
Shum was born in Shanghai in 1947, and began acting at the age of 13. She hosted more than 5,000 episodes of variety shows, and starred in the Singaporean English-language sitcom Living with Lydia.
Shum was married to actor Adam Cheung Siu-chow. But they divorced soon after their only daughter was born in 1987.
Such was her love for her daughter that she said in a video-clip shot in January: "My biggest wish is to hear my daughter (Joyce Cheng Yan-yee) sing and that everyone likes her."
Government officials and artists who knew Shum mourned her death.
Chief Executive Donald Tsang said: "Hong Kong grew up with her laughter. She brought us a lot of joy."
She was fighting sickness with her strong will and she represented the spirit respected by many Hong Kong people, he said.
On behalf of the Special Administrative Region government and Hong Kong people, he offered condolences to her family.
TVB general manager Stephen Chan said Shum's death was a great loss to the industry and that everyone would miss her.
Questions:
1. Where was Lydia Shum Tin-ha born?
2. How many variety shows did she host?
3. What did Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang say Shum represented?
Answers:
1.Shanghai.
2.Over 5,000.
3. She represented the spirit respected by many Hong Kong people.
（英语点津 Celene 编辑）
About the broadcaster:
Bernice Chan is a foreign expert at China Daily Website. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Bernice has written for newspapers and magazines in Hong Kong and most recently worked as a broadcaster for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, producing current affairs shows and documentaries.
