Singaporean actors died because of Lymphoma

Here are 1 famous actors from Singapore died in Lymphoma:

Huang Wenyong

Huang Wenyong (July 25, 1952 Kuala Lumpur-April 20, 2013 Singapore General Hospital) was a Singaporean actor and teacher.

He studied Drama and English Literature at the University of Singapore in the 1970s, where he became involved in theatre productions. In 1977, he joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation as a radio presenter and later ventured into acting for television dramas. Huang Wenyong rose to prominence in the 1980s, during the early years of Singaporean television, where he acted in popular dramas such as "The Awakening" and "Masters of the Sea". He won numerous awards for his performances, including the Best Actor Award at the Star Awards in 1996 and 2002.

Aside from acting, Huang Wenyong was also a dedicated drama teacher. He had been teaching acting at the School of Film and Media Studies in Ngee Ann Polytechnic since the mid-1990s. In 2006, he was appointed Course Manager for the diploma in Performance, and helped to raise the profile of the school's performing arts programme.

Huang Wenyong was diagnosed with lymphoma in late 2012 and underwent chemotherapy. He continued to work during his treatment, but his condition deteriorated rapidly in early 2013. He passed away on April 20, 2013, at the age of 60.

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