Chinese Author & Writer Xi Xi Dies Aged 85


We are saddened to report the unfortunate passing of Chinese author and writer Xi Xi. She was loved and had a decent fan base, who happens to be shattered to learn about her sudden demise. It is reported that she breathed her last on Sunday, December 18, 2022. All her fans and well-wishers are coming forward and expressing their heartfelt tributes and condolence messages on social media. Besides, everyone is also searching for her cause of death and how did she die. Read the full article below and get all the details.

Chinese Author & Writer Xi Xi Dies Aged 85

Chinese Author & Writer Xi Xi Dies

Taking to Twitter, one of Xi Xi’s colleagues shared the devastating news. He wrote that it breaks his heart to share that the much-beloved writer has passed away. Following the announcement of the news, people rushed to their accounts to pay her heartfelt tributes. Confirming the news, Hong Kong AFP channel also paid the beloved author tributes. Holmes Chan wrote that Hong Kong literary giant Xi Xi, best known for her playful, evocative tales of city life, died of heart failure this morning. She was 85 at the time of her passing and left her loved ones in nothing but profound grief.

What Was Xi Xi Cause Of Death?

It is coming forward that Xi Xi was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1989. She was receiving treatment for the dreaded disease from a reputed hospital. The surgery also resulted in her getting several kinds of health complications. Reports claim that the cancer surgery affected her right hand and she was forced to write with her left hand only. Although Holmes Chan disclosed the author’s cause of death, any official confirmation regarding the same is awaited at this very moment. The family has not come forward and has said anything about it yet.

Talking about Xi Xi, before becoming a successful writer, she worked as a teacher in Hong Kong. She enjoyed popularity in both Taiwan and mainland China because of her work. She even got the top honor in the senior division of a writing contest run by Learn-Mates while she was a Form 3 student. In 1957, she completed her education at the Grantham College of Education.

In addition to poetry, novels, fairy tales, essays, and translated works of literature, Xi Xi also wrote several cinema reviews. Now, her sudden death has shattered many of her fans’ hearts. People are extending their deepest condolences to her grieving family and friends. Follow Social Telecast for more updates. Stay tuned with us!