Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze dies of ovarian cancer

Hong Kong television host Lillian Sze has died from ovarian cancer, her social media page announced Sunday. Sze, who hosted the ViuTV entrepreneurship program "Innovative Teen," passed away less than a month after publicly disclosing her diagnosis.

Her family stated that Sze faced life with a positive attitude, even while battling her illness, and expressed hope for privacy as they arrange her afterlife services. "We hope everyone offers us space to handle her afterlife arrangements, and please remember our energetic Lillian," the post read.

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Lillian faced everything in life with a positive attitude, whether at work or in her daily life. Even in the face of illness, she continued to encourage herself with positivity while receiving immense support and blessings from others.

Sze, who was fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, English, and Korean, frequently emceed fan meetings for South Korean and Thai celebrities. She had announced her diagnosis in late May, revealing that a 10cm ovarian tumor discovered in October had grown significantly.

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I hope I can help more students in the future, and I believe you will support my move.

She underwent surgery in February and later learned the tumor had become cancerous and spread. After further surgery in April to remove her uterus, she was undergoing chemotherapy. Sze had recently decided to stop chemotherapy due to her weakened condition and had applied to donate her body for medical research, hoping to help future students.

Her announcement of her illness and treatment was documented on Threads under the tag "Lillian's diary on fighting cancer," garnering widespread support and sympathy from social media users. Tributes from fellow media personalities and fans have poured in, remembering her vibrant spirit and positive outlook.

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Hope you have a good time in heaven. RIP.