Local actress Beatrice Chien has xo slot died at 81. Her death, due to illness, was confirmed through her personal Facebook page on Tuesday (Jul 6) with a notice about her wake and funeral services.
Various members of Singapore’s film and theatre community have expressed their condolences over social media.
Founder and artistic director of The Necessary Stage Alvin Tan wrote: “My deepest condolences to Beatrice's family and loved ones. She will be missed. May she rest in peace”.
“I am in shock. More than an actress, the world will be a dimmer place without her. Rest in peace Beatrice,” commented filmmaker Sun Koh, who worked with Chien on two short films, The Secret Passion of Madam Tan Ah Lian (2014) and Presence (2018).
“Sending my deep condolences to family and friends of Beatrice. I've had the privilege of working with Beatrice on some film shoots and her passion for life and the arts always shone so brightly. Hope her family knows how important she was to our local small and big screens. Rest in peace Beatrice,” wrote film director Kirsten Tan.