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Lifelong Hong Kong philanthropist Kitty Szeto Kit dies aged 92
- Chief Executive John Lee praises the ‘noble virtues, compassion and selfless dedication’ of ‘social role model’
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Hong Kong philanthropist Kitty Szeto Kit, who led several charity groups in the city, has died aged 92.
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Family members confirmed on Wednesday that Szeto died of natural causes on July 15.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led the tributes to Szeto and said she was a hugely respected philanthropist who dedicated her life to public welfare and made an outstanding contribution to charity work.
Lee said he “deeply mourned” the death of Szeto.
“Her noble virtues, compassion and selfless dedication make her a social role model worthy of admiration and emulation,” he added.
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