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Ballad of a small player: Behind late HK actor Benz Hui’s work lies a profound message for viewers

Hong Kong actor Benz Hui died on Oct 28 at age 76 due to multiple organ failure caused by cancer.

'Too early for him to be gone': Ex-MP Lee Bee Wah, celebrities pay tribute to late HK actor Benz Hui

Celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to remember Benz Hui, including former MP Lee Bee Wah (far left), Carlos Chan (top right) and Miriam Yeung.

British actress Prunella Scales, TV’s Sybil Fawlty, dies aged 93

Actress Prunella Scales (centre, at a tea party event in Britain) was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2013, but continued to work for several years.

4 things to know about late veteran Hong Kong actor Benz Hui

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June Lockhart, beloved television mother, dies at 100

Lockhart is survived by two daughters and four grandchildren.

NUS emeritus professor and renowned archaeologist John Miksic dies at 79

Professor John N. Miksic of the National University of Singapore (NUS) was honoured for his book, Singapore And The Silk Road Of The Sea, 1300-1800, which uses archaeological evidence to examine the island’s pre-colonial history in the larger Asian context. His work refutes the common misconception that Singapore’s history started with the landing of Sir Stamford Raffles.

Solomon Islands critic of China, Daniel Suidani, dies on eve of protest court ruling

Daniel Suidani said he opposed the change in diplomatic ties because Mr Sogavare had not canvassed his intentions during the election campaign.

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29

Daniel Naroditsky, born in California in 1995, was one of the United States’ most recognisable chess figures.

Former champion horse trainer in HK David Hill dies of cancer in Texas at age 74

David Hill spending quality time with one of his six grandchildren in Texas, United States – Phoebe, who is his daughter Samantha's youngest daughter. That photo was taken during his recovery, but he later relapsed.

Limp Bizkit founding bassist Sam Rivers dies at age 48

The death of Sam Rivers, the founding bassist of American nu metal ban Limp Bizkit was made public in an Instagram post by the band on Oct 18.

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