SCMP writer Robin Lynam and his long-term partner Karin Malmstrom. Lynam was remembered by friends and colleagues as a talented journalist of unfailing kindness. Photo: Chris Davis
SCMP writer Robin Lynam and his long-term partner Karin Malmstrom. Lynam was remembered by friends and colleagues as a talented journalist of unfailing kindness. Photo: Chris Davis
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Obituary | Tributes flow for Robin Lynam, Hong Kong journalist, ‘real gentleman’ and a man with no ego

  • Known for his encyclopedic knowledge of rock and jazz music, Lynam wrote widely about that as well as whisky, wine and gourmet food for the Post among others
  • A resident of Hong Kong for 40 years, he died after a long illness and is remembered by friends and colleagues for his great intelligence, wit and kindness

SCMP writer Robin Lynam and his long-term partner Karin Malmstrom. Lynam was remembered by friends and colleagues as a talented journalist of unfailing kindness. Photo: Chris Davis
SCMP writer Robin Lynam and his long-term partner Karin Malmstrom. Lynam was remembered by friends and colleagues as a talented journalist of unfailing kindness. Photo: Chris Davis

Corrected [10:21am, 24 Feb, 2022]

  • [10:21am, 24 Feb, 2022]

    The main photograph accompanying this obituary was taken by Chris Davis, not Karin Malmstrom

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