S'pore actor & content creator Wilfred Lee passes away aged 26

Local actor and content creator Wilfred Lee has passed away at the age of 26, according to social media posts on Sep. 5, 2026.

Friends, fellow content creators, and netizens alike have taken to Instagram to offer their condolences.

Condolences, tributes

Many expressed their shock, with one comment by a family member saying that Lee apparently passed away in his sleep.

"He went to bed as usual, but sadly, he never woke up," the comment read.

"A kind and cheerful soul, a loving nephew and a beautiful light in our lives. You left us far too soon, but your love and memories will forever remain in our hearts. Rest peacefully."

"Fly high, my sayang. Heaven gained an angel today. Will miss you Wilfred," said content creator @boblet01 in a tribute on Instagram.

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Another of Lee's friends, @jercuzzi, said via Instagram Stories that Lee was one of his "greatest friends", and a version of himself that he would always "strive to be".

The comments section of Lee's latest Instagram and TikTok posts has also been flooded with messages and condolences.

One friend also commented that he was supposed to meet Lee for dinner on Wednesday and said he missed him.

Actor, content creator

Lee's wake will be held from Sep. 5 to Sep. 7, with the funeral ceremony and cremation to take place on the afternoon of Sep. 7.

Lee was best known for his videos visiting and highlighting various locations in Singapore like Raffles Hotel and Thian Hock Keng Temple, as well as his food reviews.

He was a graduate of Singapore Polytechnic's Diploma in Applied Drama and Psychology, and has performed in plays and musicals such as "Long Nose" and Howdrama’s "Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap".

He has also appeared in commercials for the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Land Transport Authority, and KFC.