#SHOWBIZ: Michelle Yeoh pays tribute to 'extraordinary' Tun Dr Siti Hasmah
KUALA LUMPUR: Oscar-winner Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has paid a moving tribute to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, remembering her as an extraordinary woman defined by grace, wisdom, and immense compassion.
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh has paid tribute to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, describing her as an extraordinary woman marked by grace, wisdom, and compassion. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Yeoh conveyed her condolences to former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his family. She highlighted the nationwide impact of Dr Siti Hasmah's warmth and shared how the decades-long partnership between Dr Mahathir and his wife served as an inspiration to all Malaysians.
Yeoh wrote, "We are grieving alongside you during this time of profound sadness. May she rest in eternal peace." Alongside her message, Yeoh shared an image of Dr Siti Hasmah playing the violin, a lifelong hobby she frequently showcased publicly. The beloved icon passed away on Monday at the age of 100 at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.
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