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Daily Record
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Doctor Who star Pik-Sen Lim dead aged 80 as tributes paid to icon
Doctor Who actress Pik-Sen Lim has passed away aged 80. Pik-Sen rose to fame as Chung Su-Lee in 1970s comedy Mind Your Language but was best known for her appearance in Doctor Who serial The Mind of Evil, The Mirror reports. Sharing his heartbreak over her death, actor Daniel York Loh paid tribute on Instagram and wrote: "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. "We'll miss you so much but thank you, Pixi, for blessing our lives with your unique presence." Pik-Sen was born in British Malaya, now Malaysia, moving to Britain at 16 to pursue a career in acting. She had been the daughter of the palm oil millionaire Lim Cheng-Teik and was nicknamed 'Pixie' at the convent school she attended in Penang. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Her family had not been supportive of her acting dream, but in the 60s she began acquiring roles in shows such as Emergency Ward 10, in which she played a nurse. During this time, she also met her husband, scriptwriter Don Houghton, who she married in 1968. She went on to appear in Her husband's scripted Doctor Who serial The Mind of Evil in 1971. Pik-Sen also starred in three seasons of sitcom Mind Your Language, during which she spoke in an exaggerated Chinese accent. Pik-Sen also starred in Albion Market (1985) and Night and Day (2003), Arabian Nights (2000), The Bill (2005) and even Little Britain as a side character alongside David Walliams and Matt Lucas.
Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Doctor Who star dies as co-stars pay tearful tributes to 'witty' actress
Actress Pik-Sen Lim has died aged 80. Pik-Sen rose to fame as Chung Su-Lee in 1970s comedy Mind Your Language but was best known for her appearance in Doctor Who serial The Mind of Evil. Sharing his heartbreak over her death, actor Daniel York Loh paid tribute on Instagram and wrote: "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. "We'll miss you so much but thank you, Pixi, for blessing our lives with your unique presence." Pik-Sen was born in British Malaya, moving to Britain at 16 to pursue a career in acting. She had been the daughter of the palm oil millionaire Lim Cheng-Teik and was nicknamed 'Pixie' at the convent school she attended in Penang. * This is a breaking showbiz news story. Join The Mirror 's WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, AppleNews, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish 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. Advertisement 2 Actress Pik-Sen Lim has died aged 80 Credit: Getty 2 The actress played the role of queen in Vampire Academy Credit: Getty 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 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." Advertisement "We'll miss you so much but thank you, Pixi, for blessing our lives with your unique presence," he finished. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online 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 Advertisement Most read in News TV
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Pik-Sen Lim dead aged 80: Dr Who & Mind Your Language star who played Queen in Johnny English dies as pals pay tribute
STAR GONE Pik-Sen Lim dead aged 80: Dr Who & Mind Your Language star who played Queen in Johnny English dies as pals pay tribute Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Actress Pik-Sen Lim has died aged 80 Credit: Getty 2 The actress played the role of Chung Su-Lee in the 1970s comedy Mind Your Language Credit: Getty 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. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online 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.
New Straits Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Penang-born actress Pik-Sen Lim of 'Mind Your Language' fame dies at 80
KUALA LUMPUR: Penang-born actress Lim Pik-Sen, best known for her role as Chung Su-Lee in the popular British sitcom Mind Your Language, has passed away. She was 80. Pik-Sen rose to prominence in the late 1970s as the Chinese student character which became one of the most familiar faces on British television, and was well-known in both the UK and Malaysia. Pik-Sen, the daughter of businessman Lim Cheng Teik, died on Monday, as confirmed by tributes shared by friends and colleagues. Actor Daniel York, who collaborated with her on stage and in audio dramas, fondly remembered her on Facebook: "She was a joy – full of love, laughter, and mischief. Her gift for comedy made you feel safe on stage. That unique voice and bold energy carried us all." He added, "We've shared the same agent for over 25 years. She'll be deeply missed." Fans of Mind Your Language also paid their respects on a dedicated Facebook group boasting more than 675,000 members. "She was the greatest follower of Chairman Mao," joked actor Rafsan Tahmid, referencing one of Su-Lee's iconic lines from the show. The British Film Institute once described Pik-Sen as "the most recognisable Chinese actor on British television throughout the 1970s and 1980s." Before her sitcom fame, Pik-Sen had already made significant inroads on British television. In the 1960s, she played Nurse Kwei in Emergency Ward 10, one of Britain's earliest medical dramas. Her role as a fluent English-speaking Chinese nurse who falls in love with a doctor was considered pioneering at the time. Her other credits include an appearance in Doctor Who as Chin Lee in "The Mind of Evil" (1971), the military drama Spearhead, and popular shows like Coronation Street, Casualty, Holby City, and The Bill. On the big screen, she showcased her versatility in the 2011 film Johnny English Reborn, where she portrayed the formidable Killer Cleaner. In more recent years, Lim's distinctive voice graced the Dark Souls video game series as narrator. She also appeared in American TV productions such as Vampire Academy (2022) and The Nevers (2023).
