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Hong Kong TV Host Lillian See Dies of Cancer, Revealed Financial Struggles Before Death

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hong Kong TV host Lillian See (Shi Keying) has passed away from ovarian cancer at the age of 28.
  • In the days before her death, See revealed that her cancer treatment faced financial difficulties, stating "it's a money issue."
  • She also shared that she had not eaten since May 11, highlighting the severe challenges she faced during her battle with the disease.

Hong Kong television personality Lillian See (Shi Keying), formerly a host on ViuTV, has died from ovarian cancer. She was 28 years old. See had publicly announced her diagnosis last month, revealing that a tumor had grown to 17 centimeters and that the cancer had spread to her appendix.

In the final days of her life, See engaged with netizens on social media, sharing her struggles. She candidly admitted that her treatment was hampered by financial pressures, stating, "it's a money issue." This revelation deeply saddened many who followed her journey.

It's a money issue.

โ€” Lillian SeeRevealing the financial strain she faced during her cancer treatment shortly before her death.

Furthermore, See disclosed that she had been unable to eat since May 11th, indicating the severe physical toll the cancer and its treatment had taken. Her last posts revealed the immense difficulty she faced in her fight against the disease, prompting an outpouring of sympathy and offers of support from fans and netizens.

Despite the efforts of those around her, including offers to connect her with specialist oncologists for second opinions and promises of financial assistance, See ultimately succumbed to the illness. Her passing serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of cancer and the often-hidden struggles faced by patients, including financial burdens.

I haven't eaten since May 11.

โ€” Lillian SeeDescribing her physical condition in the days leading up to her passing.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.