Guang Ming Daily reported that local television drama artiste Brenda Chiah died of breast cancer on Saturday.

The local entertainment circle was in shock over the news of her death as the 33-year-old Chiah just married local actor Leslie Chai in January.

Chai said his wife, who had acted in local drama series like My Kampong Days and Love Is All Around, had been very optimistic and did not give up her fight against cancer until the very end.

"Brenda found out that she was suffering from breast cancer in June last year but she insisted on working," said Chai.

He added that they had a wonderful time in their eight years together although they only tied the knot recently.