South China Morning Post·3 min read·medium
‘Lyrical Maverick’ Peter Lai, who wrote multiple hits for Cantopop stars, dies at 76
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Matthew Cheng
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Renowned Hong Kong lyricist Peter Lai, known as the 'Lyrical Maverick,' has passed away at the age of 76. He was celebrated for writing iconic hits for Cantopop legends like Leslie Cheung, Sam Hui, and Anita Mui.
Condolences have flooded social media in response to the death of Hong Kong’s Peter Lai Bei-dak, with long-time collaborator and entertainer Sam Hui Koon-kit paying tribute to the legendary lyricist with a handwritten letter.
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