Hong Kong television presenter Lillian Sze has died at the age of 38 following a short battle with ovarian cancer. Her family confirmed the news in a statement on social media on June 21, 2026, saying she passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Family Announces Passing
In a joint statement, her family wrote: "Dear friends, fans, and everyone who has always cared about Lillian: It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Lillian Shi Keying passed away peacefully this morning (June 21, 2026) surrounded by her loved ones and family. Lillian faced everything in life with a positive attitude, whether at work or in her daily life."
They added: "Even in the face of illness, she continued to encourage herself with positivity while receiving immense support and blessings from others. We hope everyone offers us space to handle her afterlife arrangements, and please remember our energetic Lillian."
Diagnosis and Treatment
Sze announced her ovarian cancer diagnosis on Instagram in late May 2026, less than a month before her death. She revealed that a 10cm ovarian tumour detected in October 2025 had grown to 17cm, roughly the size of a five-month foetus. After surgery, she discovered the tumour had turned malignant and metastasised. She underwent a hysterectomy in April and was expected to resume normal life after six rounds of chemotherapy.
However, her condition deteriorated. She told fans: "But after surgery, I found out that the condition was more serious than I thought, and even to save my life, I now have a stoma." She added that she had stopped chemotherapy because her body had become too frail to continue.
Public Statement
Sze explained her decision to go public: "I did not intend to talk about this publicly as I wanted to be chill, working while undergoing treatment. But recently, the situation was not as good as imagined, and I had to reject many work invitations, so I am sorry and decided to disclose everything at once, so that everyone could know I am facing this positively."
Sze was a well-known figure in Hong Kong entertainment, regularly hosting events and fan meet-and-greets. Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues.
