Obituary

Pink Panther saxophonist Plas Johnson dies at 94

Jazz musician Plas Johnson played the Grammy-winning Pink Panther theme song.

Hong Kong veteran actor Patrick Tse died of pneumonia, was cremated in low-key funeral: Reports

Patrick Tse’s death was announced by his family on July 20.

Charismatic Kevin Keegan wore his heart on his sleeve, on and off the pitch

Kevin Keegan has died of cancer at 75.

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies, aged 75

Kevin Keegan played for Liverpool and Newcastle during a storied club career.

Hong Kong veteran actor Patrick Tse dies, aged 89

Patrick Tse’s children said in a statement their father died at a hospital, surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health.

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning Irish actress, dies at 81

Brenda Fricker holds up her Oscar after winning the Best Supporting Actress category at Academy Awards on March 26, 1990.

Pioneer union leader and former PAP MP Eric Cheong dies at 96

Former Toa Payoh MP Eric Cheong died of complications from dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing.

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill died of pneumonia, says agent

Actor Sam Neill died in Australia on July 13, 2026, aged 78.

Nansun Shi, HK film producer and former wife of director Tsui Hark, dies aged 75

Hong Kong film producer Nansun Shi told The Straits Times in an interview in 2014 that she got into the movie industry by accident.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies, aged 78

Sam Neill had undergone treatment in recent years for lymphoma, but declared in 2026 that he was cancer-free.

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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.