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(Daughter Joyce Cheng & Former husband Adam Cheng)

Vivacious TV celebrity Lydia Sum (沈殿霞) was discovered unconscious in her Kowloon Tong home this morning at around 10:00 am. She was immediately rushed to the casualty Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), accompanied by her daughter Joyce Cheng (鄭欣宜).

After several hours of emergency attention, the doctors reported that her condition was stable and she was transferred to the Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) at around 1:00 pm, where she is receiving further treatment in the intensive care unit.

As the news broke, a large group of reporters flocked to QEH, eager for some news of Lydia's condition. Security was stepped up and her privacy was maintained as staff put up sheets to hide her while she was being treated and during her transfer, when ten police officers and members of hospital staff were sent to escort her and keep the media at bay. Security staff at QMH also formed a human wall to keep the reporters away.

Lydia and Joyce were accompanied by close family friends Mrs Chang (張徹太太) and the son of Tina Chan (陳淑芬). Mrs Chang was asked to confirm the reports that Lydia had fallen unconscious and she replied that it was just the reports and Lydia often has to undergo check-ups. Lydia's consultant Dr Lo emerged from the hospital at around 3:00 pm and was asked to comment on Lydia's condition, but he refused on the grounds of patient confidentiality.

Lydia's ex-husband Adam Cheng (鄭少秋) was spotted visiting her at around 5:00 pm and was quickly surrounded by reporters. He said that he only heard about the news from watching the news and he decided to come and see her because he could not contact his daughter, Joyce. Asked if he was worried about Lydia, he told the reporters to let him get into the hospital so he will not get even more worried.

When Adam emerged again an hour later, he was asked whether or not Lydia had been intubated. He said that she requires assistance with her breathing at the moment and she is awake, but she is unable to speak and is just indicating her will by nodding or shaking her head. Asked about the rumours that Lydia's eyes were flipped backwards when she was admitted to hospital, Adam said that ordinary people sometimes show their eyeballs while sleeping.

Adam praised his daughter for her maturity and strength in handling the situation and holding back her tears. Joyce left the hospital with Mrs Chang and Mr Chan at around 9:00 pm, and ignored the questions from the reporters, just saying that she wanted to go home.

Lydia was first admitted to hospital in September 2006, when she was treated for cancer of the liver and gallbladder. Discharged in November 2006, she slowly regained her strength, but her health has always remained a concern.

credits: batgwa.

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