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Tam Mei-kam, mother of Anita Mui, passes away amid funeral dispute
Tam Mei-kam, the mother of the late Cantopop icon Anita Mui, passed away on August 30 at the age of 101 or 102. She reportedly collapsed while dining at her residence in Causeway Bay and died after being rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Her death has triggered a dispute over her funeral arrangements. Tam's eldest son, Michael Mui, has declared his intention to manage the proceedings in his capacity as her son, suggesting he may utilize Anita Mui's trust fund to cover costs. However, Tam's longtime friend, Poon Siu-man, has countered this claim, stating that Tam had previously left a will designating her grandchildren to take full responsibility for the funeral.
Michael Mui has strongly rejected these claims, asserting that his status as a son takes precedence and threatening to seek legal injunctions to protect his rights. This conflict follows a history of legal tension between Tam and Michael, including a public severance of their mother-son relationship two years ago and long-standing disputes regarding the management of Anita Mui's estate.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tam had previously been involved in long-running legal disputes regarding Anita Mui's estate. news.nextapple.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tam Mei-kam was 101 or 102 years old at the time of her death.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tam Mei-kam passed away on August 30 after collapsing while dining in Causeway Bay.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michael Mui has threatened legal action, including seeking an injunction, to secure his rights to manage the funeral.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tam's eldest son, Michael Mui, intends to manage his mother's funeral arrangements in his capacity as her son.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tam and Michael Mui had reportedly severed their mother-son relationship two years ago.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tam Mei-kam was the mother of the late Cantopop superstar Anita Mui.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Media professional Poon Siu-man claims Tam left a will designating her grandchildren to handle funeral arrangements.