Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze dies after ovarian cancer battle

Hong Kong television host Lillian Sze has died at the age of 20 after a battle with ovarian cancer. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, less than a month after publicly disclosing her diagnosis on social media.

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Even in the face of illness, she maintained her positive spirit to cheer herself on, drawing immense strength from the support and well wishes of everyone around her.

Sze, who worked for local network ViuTV and also served as an event emcee, was known for her vibrant personality and fluency in Korean, often hosting fan meetings for South Korean artists. Her loved ones announced her passing on Instagram, remembering her "positive spirit" and the "immense strength" she drew from public support.

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We hope everybody remembers Lilian for the vibrant personality that she was.

In late May, Sze revealed she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February, following the discovery of a tumor last October. She underwent two major surgeries in February and a total hysterectomy in April. Despite facing significant health challenges, including the need for an artificial stoma bag, Sze had planned to undergo a second round of chemotherapy. However, her condition deteriorated, and doctors shifted focus to palliative care.

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I want to be useful, so I’ve applied to donate my organs. I hope to help more students in the future, and I believe everyone will support [my decision].

Before her death, Sze expressed a desire to be useful by applying to donate her organs, hoping to help future students. Her boyfriend, singer Kay Chan, shared a tribute on Instagram, remembering her "full of life" spirit. The article also includes information from the UK's NHS about the potential warning signs of ovarian cancer, noting that it can be difficult to detect early due to symptoms often mimicking common digestive or menstrual issues.

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I will forever remember how full of life you were.