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TV Host Lee Teng Recounts Wife's Miscarriage During Pandemic
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TV Host Lee Teng Recounts Wife's Miscarriage During Pandemic

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • TV host Lee Teng and his wife Gina Lin shared their experience of losing a child during a 2020 miscarriage.
  • The couple decided to speak out on a documentary to offer comfort to other grieving families.
  • They welcomed a son last year, and Lee Teng expressed regret over not being able to hold his baby after the stillbirth.

Taiwan-born Singaporean host Lee Teng and his wife Gina Lin have opened up about the profound grief of losing their baby six years ago. In a documentary titled 'Tuesday Report: Gone Before Goodbye,' the couple recalled the stillbirth of their child in 2020, when Lin was seven months pregnant. Lee Teng described the moment he received the news while filming as feeling like an 'empty shell.' He expressed deep regret over not being able to hold his baby, as he had to quarantine upon arrival in Taiwan and could only see the infant via video call. The couple, who welcomed their son Ellison last July, decided to share their story now as Lin felt ready to revisit the painful chapter. They hope their journey through grief can provide strength and comfort to other families who have experienced child loss. Lee Teng emphasized that his wife's willingness to share was paramount, stating he had always been open to discussing their experience but waited until she felt emotionally prepared. He added that he put his career on hold for three months after the loss to support his wife, a decision he does not regret despite missing work opportunities.

I was completely shocked. I felt like an empty shell, but I still finished filming that day. Looking back now, I honestly don't know how I managed to get through it.

โ€” Lee TengRecalling the moment he learned his baby's heart had stopped beating.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.