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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

    Mariah Carey (centre) with her daughter Monroe Cannon and her mother Patricia Hickey in a photo posted on social media in May 2019.
    Music

    Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on same day