Hong Kong veteran actress Yu Mo Lin, 87, who has been plagued by illnesses in recent years including a rare form of blood cancer, has seen her health decline recently.
Last week, media personality Billy Wong shared an update on Mo Lin’s condition on Instagram, saying a recent doctor’s visit revealed she had contracted pneumonia.
She told Billy: “I don’t think I’ll make it through this year.”
As Billy believes that happiness is the best remedy, he invited Mo Lin to attend veteran Hong Kong star Maria Cordero and Li Lai Ha’s concert.
Mo Lin was initially reluctant as she has mobility issues but agreed after Billy offered to drive her there.
Sharing snaps of Mo Lin with Maria, affectionately known as Fei Ma, and singers from variety show Midlife Sing & Shine backstage after the show, Billy said Mo Lin enjoyed herself immensely that evening.
“The moment Fei Ma finished her last song and came off the stage, she didn’t even take a sip of water before rushing over to embrace Mo Lin warmly, holding her hands and checking on her health,” wrote Billy.
Mo Lin also revealed to Billy that every time she meets Lai Ha, the latter would give her a big ang pow to buy food.
“She’s so good to me,” said Mo Lin.
In 2020, Mo Lin was severely ill with a rare type of blood cancer and was hospitalised for six months.
She managed to pull through, but still struggles with lingering health issues. She also has to rely on walking aids like crutches, or wheelchairs.
During an interview with TVB’s Scoop in August, Mo Lin revealed that she has come to terms with life and death and openly expressed her wish to pass away peacefully in her sleep.
She said she has finalised her will and will donate all her assets to charity.