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Mr Tan Boon Hai, founder of the Hup Lee Fried Bee Hoon hawker chain, died of heart failure on May 2. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS The business grew exponentially, and he opened 90 stalls in 10 years. However, he hit a roadblock when he noticed that his left hand getting weak. In February 2022, he was diagnosed with ALS after seeking six different opinions from doctors, reported the Chinese daily. ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a degenerative disorder that often begins with muscle twitching and limb weakness. The disease, which has no cure, affects the function of nerves and muscles, including movement, swallowing, speech and breathing. Though Mr Tan’s condition improved through medication, he started coughing and lost his appetite five days before his death, said Ms Huang. Shin Min reported that Mr Tan’s heart failed while heading to the hospital for a check-up. Doctors performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on him and though he was revived, his blood pressure remained low and he eventually died.
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