{
  "id": 6094734,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Singaporean content creator Wilfred Lee dies in sleep aged 26",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/showbiz-singaporean-content-creator-wilfred-lee-dies-in-sleep-aged-26",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T03:20:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1527371/showbiz-singaporean-content-creator-wilfred-lee-dies-sleep-aged-26"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singaporean content creator Wilfred Lee passed away at the age of 26, according to reports. His friends and fellow creators expressed their grief through social media posts on Saturday, Sept 5. The news of his death left many shocked and saddened. A relative reported in a social media post that Lee had died in his sleep, adding that he went to bed as usual but never woke up. His mother also paid tribute to him, stating that he will always be in their hearts and that she is his pride and joy. One of Lee's friends described him as \"one of my best friends\" and someone who inspired him to strive to be a better person, while another friend noted that Lee taught him to embrace himself and others more openly and the importance of kindness, empathy, and understanding. Lee was known for creating videos showcasing food and local spots in Singapore, performing in stage plays and musicals, and appearing in advertisements for various organizations and brands. In June, he sparked controversy with a video of himself spilling a matcha drink on a train, though he informed station staff immediately after. Lee's wake took place from Sept 5 to 7, with his funeral and cremation scheduled for Sept 7.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: Content creator Wilfred Lee, who gained public attention after spilling a matcha drink on a train and filming the incident, has died aged 26.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}