It is reported that Li Yi, a Hong Kong columnist living in Taiwan, died this morning at the age of 87.
Columnist Shen Xicheng said on Facebook today (5th): "Mr. Li Yi is gone, condolences."
"Hong Kong 01" confirmed the death of Li Yi from another source.
Li Yi is a well-known columnist. Since 2007, he has written the editorial "Apple Review" for "Apple Daily", and his words are spicy.
After the "Hong Kong National Security Law" came into effect, Li Yi moved to Taiwan.
The last post on Li Yi's Facebook page was on September 19, referring to: "The author's illness 'Memoirs of a Loser' has been suspended for a few days. It's okay, don't worry my friends."
Columnist Li Yi.
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He was admitted to the hospital last November for a visceral disease
According to Stand News, Li Yi was sent to National Taiwan University Hospital for treatment due to myocardial infarction on November 21, 2021.
At that time, it was reported that after several days of treatment, the condition became stable, the pulmonary hydrops was reduced, and the weight returned to normal. Coronary interventional surgery will be performed.
On December 24, Li Yihou posted for the first time that he had generally recovered, saying that the serious illness had made him change his mind and could not succumb to death.
He said that he has been suspended for more than a month due to the phrase "The author of the memoir of a loser is suspended due to illness", during which he received more than 6,000 inquiries.
【Contribution】When will political sexism end?
Discuss with Li Yi, Li Yi's column no longer discusses politics, saying "Don't put yourself in the mud anymore"