Famed Chinese novelist Jin Yong's stories did not just serve as simple entertainment - they also sparked in many a lifelong love for Chinese culture and history.
Following last Tuesday's news of the death of the 94-year-old, whose real name was Louis Cha, tributes from Singaporean readers, including writers, politicians and celebrities, continued to pour in. And the impact that his works made on them were clearly significant.
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