Veteran S'pore actor & comedian Moses Lim passes away at 75

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Veteran S'pore actor & comedian Moses Lim passes away at 75​

Rest in peace.

February 12, 2025, 09:27 AM​

Veteran TV icon Moses Lim passed away on Feb. 11, 2025.

His death was announced inn a Facebook post on Feb. 12.

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Famously known for his role as Tan Ah Teck in the hit 1990s sitcom "Under One Roof", Lim is survived by his wife, two daughters and four granddaughters.

The statement stated: "Moses Lim, who brought endless laughter and joy to generations of Singaporeans, has taken his final bow, leaving behind a legacy that sparkles as brightly as his unforgettable smile."

His cause of death is unknown.

Bilingual entertainer​

Other than his star turn in "Under One Roof", he was also known for his hilarious role as a comedian in the Chinese variety show "Comedy Night".

The statement added: "A true television pioneer, Moses danced effortlessly between Mediacorp's Channel 8 and Channel 5, bridging the gap, and showing us how humour and talent always transcended language."

"Take your bow, Tan Ah Teck. You've given us the performance of a lifetime. A television icon, a devoted father, and a Singapore treasure. What a wonderful show it has been," the statement concluded.

 

[riceberry]

he so fat sure got lots of health issues one.

 

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he so fat sure got lots of health issues one.

He brought alot of laughter to us.

 

[True Believer]

Moses Lim will always be remembered in S'pore

https://saltandlight.sg/faith/when-...ghing-at-my-jokes-veteran-comedian-moses-lim/

 

[laksaboy]

Jack Neo's former comedian partner.

They were the third duo on Channel 8's evening variety shows.

First duo:

Second duo:

Third duo:

After that no more. And then there was a period of time when Mediacorp/TCS/SBC kept showing Tiong 相声 comedians on tv.

 

[riceberry]

He brought alot of laughter to us.

yes i agree...

 

[Chase]

RIP, i always liked to watch him on Channel 8 and Channel 5 when i was young.

 

[laksaboy]

 

[Narong Wongwan]

I prefer teeko jack to die first

 

[Narong Wongwan]

he so fat sure got lots of health issues one.

Later slimmed down a lot ironically because got illness

 

[batman1]

I prefer teeko jack to die first

Good guy always die first.

 

[Chase]

Good guy always die first.

dunno why, but unfortunately true,
true for a few good people around me too

 

[WangChuk]

75yo consider not bad already .... base on his weight and BMI .... time to reset and restart life cycle again. One road good walk ... RIP

 

[True Believer]

dunno why, but unfortunately true, true for a few good people around me too

My mom and her 4 sisters meet regularly for lunch on weekdays; there is only 1 hubby around when they do.

 

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Actor Nicholas Lee mourns his Under One Roof sitcom dad Moses Lim: 'Pain is indescribable'​

 

[laksaboy]

 

[myfoot123]

he so fat sure got lots of health issues one.

He has already slimmed down a lot.

 

[OYK]

Can live till 75 not bad liao

 

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Brother was someone who really loved God”: Fellow Christian artistes remember Moses Lim​

Salt&Light // February 12, 2025, 9:33 pm

Moses Lim (centre) was "big brother" to fellow Christians in the entertainment industry, including Chew Chor Meng (left) and Choo Hou Ren (right). His love for the Lord touched all who were part of PTL, their Christian artistes fellowship. Photo courtesy of Choo Hou Ren.

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