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Remembering Lydia Shum Fei Fei

Today marks a sad occasion for all who are part of a family, a fan, and a follower of a legendary Hong Kong actress. A lady with a ‘Smile of Prosperity’ (that is what I always say) and a signature dark rimmed glasses, she was always a happy-go lucky person. She constantly reminds me of the adorable Laughing Buddha who is never sad nor down. Everywhere she goes, her smile and distinctively recognizable voice can be seen and heard from a distance away that pulls all fans and followers towards her. I know I would should I be able to see her from afar…

*Photo from www.geocities.com/hkhemlock/

*Photo from www.thestandard.com.hk

Lydia Shum Fei Fei passed away at the Queen Mary Hospital at 8.38am this mornin due to the fact that she was slapped with the infamous liver cancer (of which it is one of the easily infected problem to everyone should they not watch their lifestyle or through genetic).

*Photo from www.thestar.com.my

During her journey to recovery, Lydia Shum went through a mile (or even more) to fight for her life and everyone (family, fans, and followers) were very supportive. After her intense battle and successfully fought through several problems like cholangitis, diabetes, hypertension, 32 gallstones, tumor and cancer around the gallbladder, she later collapsed at her home after being attacked by pleural effusion and was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, then, transferred to Queen Mary Hospital.

A trully sad journey at that period because Lydia Shum’s mother passed away in Canada while she was still in the hospital receiving treatment.

Lydia Shum was once a great actress and comedian constantly appearing in Hong Kong films back in those wonderful days. Born in Shanghai, China, Lydia started her acting career in Shaw Brothers and extended her interest in acting through TVB’s numerous movies and dramas.

Looking at her relationship life, Lydia Shum married the actor-singer Adam Cheng and then divorced due to certain circumstances but they and had a lovely daughter, Joyce Cheng Yan-Yee.

*Photo from www.lovehkfilm.com

We will trully miss this wonderful ‘Smile of Prosperity’ lady. She is now a free spirit without any pains or suffering. Of course, she leaves behind her wonderful family and I send my utmost sincere condolences to her dear family.

You will always be remembered as the lady with the ‘Smile of Prosperity‘ to me!

*Same post can be found in Naturally Nesh and Nastasshea’s Fairy-Tale