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Actress Pik-Sen Lim has died at the age of 80.
The actress was best known for her role in Doctor Who serial The Mind of Evil, and rose to fame playing Chung Su-Lee in the 1970s comedy Mind Your Language.
Pik-Sen was previously described by the British Film Institute as ‘the most recognisable Chinese actor on British television throughout the 1970s and ’80s.’
Born in British Malaya to to Malayan Chinese parents, Pik-Sen moved to England to pursue an acting career at the age of 16.
In Mind Your Language, she starred as Chung Su-Lee, a patriotic student who worked as a secretary at the Chinese Embassy and often quoted Mao Zedong during lessons.
After landing her breakout role in Mind Your Language, Pik-Sen Lim went on to appear in several TV shows, including Doctor Who.
Actress Pik-Sen Lim has died at the age of 80 (pictured in the 2023 series Vampire Academy)
In the 1971 serial The Mind Of Evil, the actress appeared opposite Jon Pertwee’s Third Doctor, and his companion Jo Grant, played by Katy Manning.
She starred as Captain Chin Lee, a soldier who falls under the influence of iconic Who villain The Master.
She also appeared in Coronation Street and Spearhead, as well as American series Vampire Academy and The Nevers.
Pik-Sen also played the Killer Cleaner in the 2011 film Johnny English Reborn, and she was also the narrator of the Dark Souls video game series.
Her most recent role was in an episode of HBO series The Nevers, in 2023.
Actor Daniel York Loh paid tribute to the star on Instagram, writing on Instagram: ‘An iconic figure in so many ways, I’d seen her on TV in Mind Your Language amongst other things when I was a kid.’
‘She was so affectionate, so witty, so brilliantly scabrous and absolutely honest about the rubbish this industry deals actors of our heritage – unlike a fair few others who actually try and cape it.
‘We’ll miss you so much but thank you, Pixi, for blessing our lives with your unique presence.’
The actress was best known for her role in Doctor Who serial The Mind of Evil, and rose to fame playing Chung Su-Lee in the 1970s comedy Mind Your Language
Her Mind Your Language co-star Francoise Pascal, who played Danielle in the series, also shared her own tribute on Instagram.
‘I am so sorry to hear that Pixi [Lim’s nickname] is no longer with us!’ she wrote.
‘The last time I saw her, many years ago, we were signing together. She was a very accomplished actress.
‘She was admired by many. She was shy and hated any fuss being made around her! RIP. My thoughts and prayers are with her daughter Sara and her family.’
