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Archbishop Emeritus Nicholas Chia died on Dec 17.
Singapore

Archbishop Emeritus Nicholas Chia dies at age 86

Tan Howe Liang clinched silver at the 1960 Rome Olympics, making him Singapore's first medallist at the quadrennial Games.
Singapore

Singapore’s first Olympic medallist Tan Howe Liang dies aged 91

Actor Park Min-jae died from sudden cardiac arrest on Nov 29 while travelling in China.
TV

Actor Park Min-jae dies at 32 of cardiac arrest

S. Atan was known as the “King of Raya Songs” as he wrote evergreen songs that are played every Hari Raya season.
Music

Singapore-born Malay music hitmaker S. Atan dies

Quincy Jones produced Michael Jackson's smash record Thriller, bolstering his legacy as a media mogul.
Music

Music supremo Quincy Jones dies at 91

Mr Looi San Cheng started selling curry puffs at his Marine Parade bakery in 1976. They were so popular, he opened his Ang Mo Kio stall three years later.
Singapore

Tip Top Curry Puff founder Looi San Cheng dies of heart attack at 80

Former footballer Rahmat Mawar showing newspaper clippings and photos of his playing days to his grandchildren. He was the captain of the formidable Singapore Malays team and led it to two Sultan Gold Cups, in 1973 and 1975.
Singapore Football

Ex-S’pore footballer Rahmat Mawar dies at 81

    Mr Chan Tuck Cheong, also known by his moniker Fatty Cheong, was famous for his juicy and tender char siew.
    Singapore

    Fatty Cheong roast meat hawker founder dies at 57

    Dr Lee Wei Ling never went into politics, and instead decided to become a medical doctor - which she referred to as her calling.
    Singapore

    Lee Wei Ling: Fearless fighter, friend of the underdog

    Dr Lee Wei Ling's death was announced by her brother, Mr Lee Hsien Yang, in a Facebook post early on the same day.
    Singapore

    Lee Kuan Yew's daughter Wei Ling dies at 69

    Looi Im Heok inspired a subsequent generation of motor sports enthusiasts with his exploits, both on and off the track.
    Singapore

    Singapore's 'Corner King' Looi Im Heok dies at 95