Pik-Sen Lim dead aged 80: Dr Who & Mind Your Language star who played Queen in Johnny English dies as pals pay tribute
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BRIT actress Pik-Sen Lim, known for her roles in Doctor Who and Mind Your Language, has died aged 80.
Pik-Sen rose to fame playing Chung Su-Lee in the 1970s comedy Mind Your Language.
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Actress Pik-Sen Lim has died aged 80
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The actress played the role of Chung Su-Lee in the 1970s comedy Mind Your Language
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Born in British Malaya to to Malayan Chinese parents, Pik-Sen moved to England to pursue an acting career aged 16.
also appeared in British series like Coronation Street and Spearhead.
Actor Daniel York Loh paid tribute to the star on Instagram, writing: "An iconic figure in so many ways, I'd seen her on TV in Mind Your Language amongst other things when I was a kid."
He added: "She was so affectionate, so witty, so brilliantly scabrous and absolutely honest about the rubbish this industry deals actors of our heritage - unlike a fair few others who actually try and cape it."
"We'll miss you so much but thank you, Pixi, for blessing our lives with your unique presence," he finished.
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