S’pore playwright Jonathan Lim dies aged 50, theatre community pays tribute to ‘wonderful friend & colleague’

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S’pore playwright Jonathan Lim reportedly found unconscious at home

Local playwright, director and performer Jonathan Lim has passed away at the age of 50.

The sad news comes as a shock to Singapore’s theatre community, who have paid tribute to him as a “wonderful friend and colleague”.

Playwright Jonathan Lim passed away on 23 Jan

News of Lim’s death started spreading across social media on Friday (24 Jan), with friends sharing his obituary online.

It said he passed away peacefully on Thursday (23 Jan), leaving behind his parents and two sisters.

Source: Facebook

His final post on Instagram was made on 17 Jan, showing him at the beach with his siblings.

His wake will be held at Singapore Casket from Sunday (26 Jan) afternoon, with a funeral service and subsequent cremation on Monday (27 Jan).

He was found after family members couldn’t reach him

Lim was found unconscious at home by a close friend, reported The Straits Times (ST).

The tragic discovery was made after his family members had been unable to reach him.

Family and friends reportedly said he had shown no outward signs of illness.

Jonathan Lim was a playwright, director & performer in countless productions

Lim, a graduate of the National University of Singapore, was involved in countless theatre productions over the decades as a playwright, director and performer.

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