How Lee Kuan Yew Died, Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!
Lee Kuan Yew reached the astounding age of 91 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous politician.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Politician who served as Prime Minister of Singapore and oversaw Singapore’s separation from Malaysia. He helped found the People’s Action Party, which won an unprecedented eight victories from 1959 to 1990.
He had three children — Lee Hsien Loong, Lee Wei Ling and Lee Hsien Yang — with his wife Kwa Geork Choo.
How did Lee Kuan Yew die?
Lee Kuan Yew's death was caused by Pneumonia.
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 91 years |
| Profession | Politician |
| Birthday | September 16, 1923 |
| Death date | March 23, 2015 |
| Place of death | Singapore General Hospital, Singapore |
| Place of burial | Mandai Crematorium and Columbarium Complex, Singapore |
Quotes
If you are going to lower me into the grave, and I feel something is wrong, I will get up.
Lee Kuan Yew
I have always thought that humanity was animal-like. The Confucian theory was man could be improved, but I’m not sure he can be. He can be trained; he can be disciplined.
Lee Kuan Yew
America’s greatest long-term influence on China comes from playing host to the thousands of students who come from China each year, some of the ablest Chinese scholars and scientists. They will be the most powerful agents for change in China.
Lee Kuan Yew
The problem is to keep the monkey mind from running off into all kinds of thoughts.
Lee Kuan Yew
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States and China are more likely to view each other as competitors if not adversaries. But the die has not been cast. The best possible outcome is a new understanding that when they cannot cooperate, they will coexist and allow all countries in the Pacific to grow and thrive.
Lee Kuan Yew
