March 23, 2015 – Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew dies at 91 — “Mr Lee oversaw Singapore’s independence from Britain and separation from Malaysia. His death was announced early on Monday. He had been in hospital for several weeks with pneumonia and was on life support.”
TIMELINE: Lee Kuan Yew’s life (Rappler) –“SINGAPORE – Key dates in the life of Lee Kuan Yew, who died on Monday, March 23, at the age of 91:
– September 16, 1923: Born into wealthy Chinese family in Singapore
– February 5, 2015: Lee is hospitalized for severe pneumonia, goes into intensive care on life support
– March 23, 2015: Lee dies at age 91”
