Sheren Tang and Ada Choi’s Poetic Farewell to Jacqueline Law

The death of former TVB actress, Jacqueline Law (羅慧娟), has deeply saddened her family and friends. The 46-year-old had battled pancreatic cancer for the last two years and was hospitalized several times this year, before passing away on June 30, 2012. While Sheren Tang  (鄧萃雯), Ada Choi (蔡少芬), and Noel Leung (梁小冰) mourned her death, the women remained optimistic that they can continue their friendship once again in Heaven.

As a Christian, Jacqueline was deeply spiritual and continued to bring happiness despite battling pancreatic cancer. She recorded her emotional and physical struggles in a DVD collection, hoping to help others who were also struggling with a debilitating illness. It was Jacqueline’s habit of putting others before herself and suffering in silence  that made her friends grieve deeply for her. Two months earlier, Jacqueline had continued to assure the public that she was “progressing well with treatment.”

Although Jacqueline’s death came as a sudden shock to fans, it was not a secret among her friends who were only too aware of her imminent death. Jacqueline was fondly remembered by her former TVB colleagues and Christian friends.

Sheren Tang and Ada Choi Unable to Attend Funeral in Singapore

Jacqueline Law is survived by her 62-year-old husband, Singapore Exchange Securities Director, Lau Chi Man (劉志敏). Jacqueline’s funeral will take place in Singapore and a memorial service will be held in Hong Kong later.

Since Sheren Tang and Ada Choi were currently filming TVB drama, Beauty at War <金枝慾孽 (貳)> in Hengdian, China, they were unable to travel to Singapore to attend Jacqueline’s funeral. Expressing their heartfelt loss, the women bid farewell to Jacqueline through poetic Weibo blog entries.

Sheren Tang wrote, “Jacqueline has fought the good fight and run the way she has run best…. Her departure is only temporary; we will meet in Heaven once again!  Her suffering in life has come to an end; she will peacefully rest now. In the arms of the Lord, she may now rest as a carefree little child! She is my forever Angel Law. ‘I think you will see the day….'”

Ada Choi also saw death as a continuity of existence in another form. Ada wrote, “Seeing the sky so beautiful with the soft, white light reminds me of your beautiful face. I think of your ivory skin and your sweet, loud laughter…. Your enthusiasm in life has affected many others in a positive manner. Jacqueline, I miss you! Thank you for your love! We will see each other in Heaven again!”

Noel Leung also shared a deep friendship with Jacqueline for many years. In her last days of life, Jacqueline held a farewell ceremony, gathering together her closest friends to share precious moments together. Noel told Jacqueline at the time, “I love you; I am very glad to have a good sister like you!”

Noel fondly recalled the memories of traveling together with Jacqueline to promote the mission of Christianity together.

Source: Oriental Daily, Oriental Daily

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Jayne: It is hard to say farewell to a good friend. Maybe we should hold less grudges in life and give more of ourselves to our loved ones while we are able to. All things come to an end and all too often, they end too soon and without warning. 

If we were to see death as a temporary separation, where life continues to exist in another form, it is usually easier to bear for the people left behind. In spirit, may Jacqueline always be remembered by her loved ones. 

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  1. “Jayne: It is hard to say farewell to a good friend. Maybe we should hold less grudges in life and give more of ourselves to our loved ones while we are able to. All things come to an end and all too often, they end too soon and without warning.

    If we were to see death as a temporary separation, where life continues to exist in another form, it is usually easier to bear for the people left behind. In spirit, may Jacqueline always be remembered by her loved ones.”

    Nicely written Jayne. Thanks.

    It’s hard for people to come to such a conclusion without truly losing someone. I hope I can reach that conclusion w/o losing someone close.

    1. Pandamao,
      “It’s hard for people to come to such a conclusion without truly losing someone. I hope I can reach that conclusion w/o losing someone close.”

      It has to be someone dearly loved. But the chance to thoroughly know someone is already a blessing. We cannot hold on to anything for unlimited time. There is an expiration date to everything, including our time in this life.

    1. larry 3
      Thanks for sharing the information with us. I watched the special edition of Scoop.

  2. From xinmsn:

    “Memorial service for the late Jacqueline Law began on Sunday, where the memorial hall was decorated in white and her favourite pink roses.

    A picture of the late actress in a Marilyn Monroe outfit was affixed outside the hall and clips from her life were played for family and friends.

    Jacqueline’s sister shared that even though her sister had been sick for a long time, she always tried her best to bring others happiness so as to not worry them. “I’m thankful that I spent a long time with my sister – she brought us a lot of joy with her jokes and words. She loved poking fun at her husband (Liu Chee Ming) the most; joking that he was the best nurse whom she loved the most.”

    She further added, “She left us earlier than expected, but she never complained about the pain. She left us after taking a few deep breaths, so we can gladly share that she left very peacefully.”

    Before she died, Jacqueline also recorded a half-hour long message to her friends and family, of which eight minutes were played at the memorial service. In the clip, she said “By the grace of God, I’ve lived a fulfilling life and left this world happily.”

    The cremation will take place on Wednesday.”

    Source: http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/celebrity/buzz/asia/last-goodbyes-for-jacqueline-law-in-singapore

  3. I know the pain of losing someone dear and close. I also lost a close friend due to colon cancer earlier this year so I know the pain that Jacqueline’s friend’s are going through. I guess if you do think of death as a temporary good bye then it may make you feel better. However, who really knows??? Religion can only do so much and it is all theory and none of us will know for sure until we reach the other side.

    I think it is such a pity that Ada and Sheren cannot make it to the funeral, but at least they expressed their farewells online. So touching and sweet!! it is never easy to say good bye to anyone dear to us whether it be a family member or friend. At least it is great to know how well loved Jacqueline was. I believe that if you still have fate with anyone then you will meet again, even on the other side.

  4. I feel if we honour their legacy then death is only but a doorway. Everybody dies in the end. But honouring someone is by remembering the things they did right and their faults as well. Honour them by honouring their memories will be the best way to keep the memory of someone alive.

  5. It is a blessing to know one can meet one’s loved ones again in Heaven. My condolences to her family.

  6. Jayne,

    How about proof reading first next time.
    “he death of former TVB actress, Jacqueline Law (羅慧娟), has deeply saddened her family and friends. The 46-year-old had battled pancreatic cancer for the last two years and was hospitalized several times this year, before passing away on June 30, 2012. While Sheren Tang (鄧萃雯), Ada Choi (蔡少芬), and Noel Leung (蔡少芬) mourned her death,” Since when did Noel Leung has Ada chinese name?

    1. definitely more than one person here that needs to proof read their postings…

      Although improvements are always needed, a website for recreational purpose should not be held the same standard as an actual publication.

      I probably wouldn’t have mentioned anything if you weren’t so rude about it.

      Jayne – always appreciate your work. 🙂

      1. Pandamao,
        Thanks for your support. You are
        a great cheerleader. I have been lacking sleep but that shouldn’t be reason for typos though. 🙂

  7. That’s a great pic of the two of them, they must have been really close friends. Sad to hear that she passed but am glad that she is now in a better place.

  8. Always lovely to know folks have such strong belief in their own faith. In this case Christianity..another
    great religion.
    After reading about their devotion, it motivates me even further to become more devouted to my own Buddhist faith! Be unshakeful like them over theirs .
    I am sure Jacqueline is in Heaven now ,no more
    suffering , is happy.., She must be a lovely lady to be missed &loved so much by her friends &colleagues!

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