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Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Doctor Who and Mind Your Language star dies at the age of 80 as pals share their emotional tributes
Actress Pik-Sen Lim has died at the age of 80. The actress was best known for her role in Doctor Who serial The Mind of Evil, and rose to fame playing Chung Su-Lee in the 1970s comedy Mind Your Language. Pik-Sen was previously described by the British Film Institute as 'the most recognisable Chinese actor on British television throughout the 1970s and '80s.' Born in British Malaya to to Malayan Chinese parents, Pik-Sen moved to England to pursue an acting career at the age of 16. After landing her breakout role in Mind Your Language, Pik-Sen Lim went on to appear in several TV shows, including Doctor Who. She also appeared in Coronation Street and Spearhead, as well as American series Vampire Academy and The Nevers. Pik-Sen also played the Killer Cleaner in the 2011 film Johnny English Reborn. Actor Daniel York Loh paid tribute to the star on Instagram, writing on Instagram: '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.' '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.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Pik-Sen Lim dead aged 80: Dr Who & Mind Your Language star who played Queen in Johnny English dies as pals pay tribute
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. 2 2 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. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
