Chua Lam, renowned Chinese food critic and writer, passes away at 83

One of the Four Great Talents of Hong Kong, Chinese writer and gourmet Chua Lam passed away in Hong Kong on Wednesday, accompanied by family and friends, according to the official Weibo account of Chua on Friday afternoon.

Chua passed away at the age of 83, Hong Kong media reported on Friday.

In accordance with the late Chua's wishes, no funeral ceremonies were arranged, and his remains have been cremated, according to the post.

In early April this year, Chua was admitted to intensive care due to health issues, a Hong Kong-based media outlet reported. His secretary described his condition as related to "old ailments," assuring that there is no major cause for concern, stating, "A little rest is all he needs," said the report.

With ancestral roots in Chaozhou, South China's Guangdong Province, and born in Singapore, Chua once served as a film producer, writer, and renowned Hong Kong gourmet critic, the report said. 

He was also listed alongside Jin Yong(Louis Cha Leung-yung), Ni Kuang, and James Wong as one of the Four Great Talents of Hong Kong, according to the report.