US EditionRenowned Hong Kong-Based Singapore-Born Food Critic Chua Lam Dies at Age 83
HONG KONG, JUN 27 – Chua Lam was the last surviving member of Hong Kong's 'Four Talents,' with a legacy spanning film production, food criticism, and over 200 published books.
- Chua Lam, a Singapore-born food critic and cultural figure based in Hong Kong, passed away at the age of 83 on June 25 while surrounded by family and friends at a private hospital in Hong Kong.
- His death followed a 2023 pelvic fracture sustained while helping his wife after she fell, and his wife passed away during his recovery.
- Chua wrote over 200 books on travel, food, and life philosophy, hosted popular food and travel shows, and produced key Jackie Chan films after studying film in Japan.
- He once said, “Death has never been taboo for me” and released memoirs titled Lived earlier in 2023, sharing his experiences, positive attitude, and food appreciation.
- Following his wishes, Chua’s body was cremated without a ceremony to avoid disturbing friends and family, marking the loss of Hong Kong’s last surviving member of the Four Great Talents.
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Hong Kong cultural icon Chua Lam passes away at 83
Renowned Hong Kong cultural figure and food critic Chua Lam, one of the city’s legendary "Four Talents of Hong Kong," passed away peacefully on Wednesday (June 25) at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, surrounded by close friends and family. He was 83.
Renowned Hong Kong-based food critic Chua Lam passes away at 83
Renowned food critic Chua Lam has died at the age of 83, according to an announcement on his Facebook page on Friday. Food critic Chua Lam in a video on his YouTube channel posted in February 2023. Photo: ChuaLam ColorfulWorld, via YouTube. Chua, who was born in Singapore, spent most of his life in Hong Kong, where he built a career in the city’s entertainment and culinary scenes as a movie producer, writer, and food critic. He passed away at Ho…
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