Yammie Lam’s Heart‑felt Farewell at St. Anne’s Church
Yammie Lam, the beloved TVB actress who once dazzled viewers with her beauty and talent, was laid to rest on Friday, 9 November, at St. Anne’s Church in Stanley, Hong Kong. A modest few, perhaps 300 readers, supporters and cinema pals—along with church folk—gathered to honour the 55‑year‑old soul, whose passing last week left many a heart in pieces.
Who Came to Say Goodbye?
- Michael Tao & David Siu, stars of the beloved drama The Greed Of Man, exchanged a few quiet words with Yammie.
- Sheren Tang, a close friend of Yammie, was in a somber black ensemble.
- Dicky Cheung, famous for his roles in The Duke Of Mount Deer and Journey To The West, took a moment to read a Bible verse, sharing a heartfelt toast: “I don’t know Yammie well, but as a Catholic I felt compelled to lay her down beside my fellow parishioner.”
- Maggie Chan also read a verse, standing by the altar with a quiet smile.
- Although Sean Lau and his wife Amy Kwok were missing, they sent wreaths to keep Yammie’s memory alive.
Family, Friends and a Touch of Humor
Yammie’s elder sister made a brief appearance, keeping a low profile—yes, she tucked herself beside the pews like a book under the carpet.
A devoted fan, standing outside the church with a banner that read “Big Brother, come out to apologise!” (in Chinese), let everyone know such remorse was “well known” in the grapevine. While the staff kindly ushered him in, the rallying cry added a touch of levity to an otherwise somber scene.
A Life Cut Short by More Than Timing
Echoing a tale of sorrow, Yammie never lost her spirit. After a car accident in the late 1990s that left her hands and neck crippled, her career began to stumble. In 2006, she faced bankruptcy, and she would later rely on financial aid, but she kept her humor intact.
Remembering the infamous 2013 interview, where Yammie revealed she had been assaulted by industry big boys—later speculated to be actor Alan Tang and comedian Eric Tsang—the girl still left us with a strong sense of resilience. Tang had already passed away in 2011, and Tsang publicly denied the rumors.
Legacy
From her humble start to a shining TV star, Yammie Lam touched countless hearts. Her legacy is celebrated, not just through the theatre and cinema halls, but in the echo of prayers at St. Anne’s and the heartfelt thumbnails of fans and followers who mourned her loss.
