Death of socialite Terri Holladay at age 55 attracts Hong Kong media spotlight
- Vietnamese-American former model was famous for her high-profile split from Hong Kong billionaire Cecil Chao, but had shunned limelight in recent years
- Holladay died on December 27, only reaching media attention after discovery of online memorial page set up in her honour
Socialite Terri Holladay, widely known for her high-profile romance with Hong Kong billionaire Cecil Chao Sze-Tsung, has died at the age of 55.
The Vietnamese-American former model had shunned the limelight in recent years, with her death in Hong Kong on December 27 only coming to the public’s attention on Friday after the media discovered an online memorial page for her.
The webpage did not disclose the cause of Holladay’s death. Her family and friends are believed to have created the page, which went online on February 5.
“She was a beautiful, extraordinary woman who led a remarkable life and was loved by many,” an obituary on the website said.
“The Holladay relatives have made arrangements to plant trees in Israel as a living tribute to Terri’s life. She would have loved that.”
Well-wishers were encouraged to donate to Christina Noble Children’s Foundation in Ho Chi Minh City, one of Holladay’s favourite charities.
According to the website, a private family celebration of her life had been planned, but no date was specified.