Jimmy Lim: key obituary facts
Is Jimmy Lim dead? Yes. Jimmy Lim died on September 28, 2026, at age 82.
Cause of death: Jimmy Lim's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jimmy Lim known for?
He was a Malaysian architect.
More about Jimmy Lim
Jimmy Lim, a Malaysian architect, died on September 28, 2026, aged 82.
Known also as Jimmy Lim Cheok Sang, he was an ethnic-Chinese architect from Penang and is identified in sources as Jimmy Lim Cheok Siang. Lim’s work was associated with tropical architecture in Malaysia, and he was recognized for designs that brought him professional attention, including the CY Chiew house and the Salinger House.
He also wrote on architecture and related craft and timber subjects, with books including Creative Arts and Crafts, Professional Supervision and Certification – the Architect’s Role, and Architecture and Tropical Timbers.