Socialite and veteran journalist Kee Hua Chee passed away unexpectedly. Keep reading this post to know what happened to him and Kee Hua Chee cause of death.
What happened to Kee Hua Chee?
Mi-Ki Choong, event organizer, Global Ambassador of M’sia WED, United Nations, and Kee’s close friend, confirmed his death on Facebook today and the post reads the following statement,
Dear Friends of Dato’ Kee Hua Chee, It is with a really heavy heart that I have been tasked to make a formal announcement of the passing of a dear departed good friend, the late Dato’ Kee Hua Chee.
He left us on Thursday 24th March 2023 at 11.45 am in Kuala Krai. His extended family will be cremating him today and his ashes will be placed along with his father’s ashes in Kelantan where he was born and raised.
There will be no wake by his family but there will be a memorial planned at a later date which I will keep you all posted on, for those who may wish to pay your last respects.
I seek all of your kind understanding and patience in not messaging his family to find out further details, as they will be provided when plans have been solidified. As I was one of his few friends who was informed a few hours just before and when he passed, I am still processing this. My eulogy for him will also come in time. May he rest in eternal peace. Thank you all for remembering him.
Kee Hua Chee Cause of death
Legendary journalist and socialite Datuk Kee Hua Chee, who worked in the fashion and entertainment industry, passed away Friday in his birthplace of Kuala Krai, Kelantan, following a protracted illness.
Another close friend, event organizer Datuk Nancy Yeoh, confirmed his death on her Facebook page.
“With great sadness, we inform you that our much-loved Datuk Kee Hua Chee has returned to be with his Lord. He passed away from diabetes pneumonia in Kelantan.”
For more than three decades, Kee worked as a writer. He was well recognized for his associations with important Malaysians, including royalty, leaders, businesspeople, celebrities, models, and fashion designers.
He frequently appeared in society magazines and did well in interviews with famous people. Also, he assisted in planning and promoting beauty pageants, award events, and fashion displays.
Read some memories shared by the loved ones of Kee Hua Chee:
Arzmy Hargreaves wrote,
Just received the news of his passing. Rest in peace Dato Kee Hua Chee someone who is always flamboyantly extravagant when it comes to his dressing. Met him back in 2017 and a few events after that. You will be missed by our fashion and events industry. #RipDatoKeeHuaChee.
Adrieent Tan wrote,
You will be missing dearly Dato. Kee Hua Chee. It was hard to reconcile the sudden passing of you who was so cheerful, funny, and full of life. May your spirit live on through the love and memories you shared with those you’ve touched. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. R.I.P Dato Kee.
Silvester Loo Wallace
Sad to hear that Dato Kee Hua Chee passed away this morning. We met in 1982 at Chukka Discotheque, Hyatt Kuantan. At that time I believe he was the editor of SHE magazine. He was flamboyant as usual. RIP my friend.
Jason Hee Jee Pin wrote,
MMK, Miss Malaysia Kebaya and MFMPA, Malaysia Fashion, Modeling, and Pageant Organization lost a good friend that we know Dato Kee Hua Chee more than 12 years lost to the Media, Fashion, Modeling, Pageantry, and Event Industry Dato you support All MMK Pageant, Modeling, Pageant and Award Events From Miss Malaysia Kebaya, Miss Chipao Malaysia, Miss Saree Malaysia, Selangor Fashion Week, Malaysia Fashion, Modeling and Pageant Association and Awards since 2012 We will miss you Dato and your sour is always with us. Rest in Peace
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