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Jackie Chan and Stephen Chow pay tribute to late HK action star Bruce Leung, who died at 77

Hong Kong action legend Jackie Chan (left) revealed on Weibo that he was shocked to hear of Bruce Leung’s passing.
Hong Kong action legend Jackie Chan (left) revealed on Weibo that he was shocked to hear of Bruce Leung’s passing.

Valentino, Italian haute couture ‘emperor’ who painted fashion red, dies at 93

Designer Valentino Garavani arrives for the 2019 CFDA Awards at The Brooklyn Museum in New York, U.S., June 3, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Designer Valentino Garavani arrives for the 2019 CFDA Awards at The Brooklyn Museum in New York, U.S., June 3, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, dies at 76

Film-maker Roger Allers worked on films such as Tron, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.
Film-maker Roger Allers worked on films such as Tron, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

Scott Adams, creator of the satirical Dilbert comic strip, dies at 68

Scott Adams (right) with his comic book creation Dilbert at his home in California, US.
Scott Adams (right) with his comic book creation Dilbert at his home in California, US.

Swiss author Erich von Daeniken, who popularised ancient‑alien theories, dies at 90

Representatives of Swiss author Erich von Daeniken announced his death on his website on Jan 11, 2026.
Representatives of Swiss author Erich von Daeniken announced his death on his website on Jan 11, 2026.

Actors Lee Jung-jae, Jung Woo-sung and film community bid final farewell to veteran actor Ahn Sung-ki

epa12637255 Actors Chung Woo-sung (R) and Lee Jung-jae (L) carry the portrait of late film star Ahn Sung-ki and the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit posthumously conferred on him by the government, respectively, during a funeral for him at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, 09 January 2026. Ahn, one of the country's most beloved actors, died at age 74 on 05 January, after collapsing while choking on food at his home on 30 December 2025.  EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT
epa12637255 Actors Chung Woo-sung (R) and Lee Jung-jae (L) carry the portrait of late film star Ahn Sung-ki and the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit posthumously conferred on him by the government, respectively, during a funeral for him at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, 09 January 2026. Ahn, one of the country's most beloved actors, died at age 74 on 05 January, after collapsing while choking on food at his home on 30 December 2025.  EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and rhythm guitarist, dead at 78

Bob Weir  poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Bob Weir  poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

Veteran Singapore Hokkien singer David Chia dies at 73

David Chia's wake is held at Blk 428 Hougang Ave 6.
David Chia's wake is held at Blk 428 Hougang Ave 6.

Spurs mourn death of ‘legendary’ former striker Martin Chivers

Britain Soccer Football - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Premier League - White Hart Lane - 14/5/17 Former Tottenham player Martin Chivers during the ceremony after the game Reuters / Dylan Martinez Livepic
Britain Soccer Football - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United - Premier League - White Hart Lane - 14/5/17 Former Tottenham player Martin Chivers during the ceremony after the game Reuters / Dylan Martinez Livepic

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who helped the Soviets, dies at 84

Former senior Central Intelligence Agency office Aldrich Hazen Ames is led from US Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, 22 February 1994, after being arraigned on charges of spying for the former Soviet Union. Aldrich Ames, the Central Intelligence Agency spy who was sentenced to life in prison for selling secrets to Moscow, costing the lives of a dozen double agents, died January 5 in custody, US authorities said.
He was 84, according to the Bureau of Prisons. (Photo by LUKE FRAZZA / AFP)
Former senior Central Intelligence Agency office Aldrich Hazen Ames is led from US Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, 22 February 1994, after being arraigned on charges of spying for the former Soviet Union. Aldrich Ames, the Central Intelligence Agency spy who was sentenced to life in prison for selling secrets to Moscow, costing the lives of a dozen double agents, died January 5 in custody, US authorities said.
He was 84, according to the Bureau of Prisons. (Photo by LUKE FRAZZA / AFP)

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.