Veteran HK actress Lydia Sum dies
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Veteran Hong Kong actress Lydia Sum, known for her iconic black-rimmed glasses and heavy build, died early Tuesday. She was reportedly 61. The cause of death wasn't immediately clear, but Sum had been suffering from a bile duct condition. Born in Shanghai in 1947, Sum made her movie debut at age 13. She acted in more than 100 movies in Hong Kong and hosted more than 5,000 episodes of variety shows.

Veteran Hong Kong actress Lydia Sum, known for her iconic black-rimmed glasses and heavy build, died early Tuesday. She was reportedly 61. The cause of death wasn't immediately clear, but Sum had been suffering from a bile duct condition. Born in Shanghai in 1947, Sum made her movie debut at age 13. She acted in more than 100 movies in Hong Kong and hosted more than 5,000 episodes of variety shows.(File Photo/Xinhuanet)
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