Former ViuTV host had stopped chemotherapy due to weakened physical condition, and applied to donate her body for medical research
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenLeopold ChenPublished: 7:42pm, 21 Jun 2026A Hong Kong television host who spoke four languages and frequently emceed fan meetings for Korean stars has died from ovarian cancer, less than a month after revealing her diagnosis.
The death of former ViuTV host and content creator Lillian Sze was announced on her social media page on Sunday, sending shock waves online and prompting an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and fans.
“Lillian faced everything in life with a positive attitude, whether at work or in her daily life. Even in the face of illness, she continued to encourage herself with positivity while receiving immense support and blessings from others,” the post read.
“We hope everyone offers us space to handle her afterlife arrangements, and please remember our energetic Lillian.”
The announcement came just four days after Sze said she would stop chemotherapy due to her weakened physical condition, and that she had applied to donate her body for medical research.
“I hope I can help more students in the future and I believe you will support my move,” she wrote.
