Funeral for Derek Li, father of injured Mirror dancer Mo Li, to be held on June 6
Archbishop Andrew Chan to officiate at 10:30am St Andrew's Church service
The family announced Saturday that Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam's funeral will be held at 10:30am on June 6 at St Andrew's Church, Kowloon. The 71-year-old retired reverend died on April 25, one week after disclosing he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness—later revealed to be cardiovascular-related. He had been a prominent advocate for his son Mo Li Kai-yin, who suffered severe spinal injuries when a four-by-four-metre screen fell during a Mirror concert at Hong Kong Coliseum on July 28, 2022.
Archbishop Andrew Chan Au-ming, the primate of Hong Kong's Anglican Church, will officiate the service, with Pastor Ng Sui-lung delivering the sermon. Derek Li's public campaign for justice and safety reforms following his son's paralysis made him a well-known figure in Hong Kong. His death adds another layer of tragedy to the family's ongoing ordeal, with Mo Li still undergoing rehabilitation years after the accident.
- Derek Li died April 25 at age 71 from a cardiovascular condition
- Funeral set for June 6 at 10:30am at St Andrew's Church, Kowloon
- Archbishop Andrew Chan will officiate; son Mo Li was paralyzed in 2022 Mirror concert accident
Why It Matters
The loss of a tireless advocate highlights the ongoing aftermath of Hong Kong's worst concert accident.