szeto wah died on 2 january 2011 at the age of 79 at the prince of wales hospital. his last word was "success doesn't need to involve me; however, when success comes i will be part of it." in a service at st andrew's church in tsim sha tsui, bells tolled six long and four short times, representing the victims of the tiananmen square protests. in accordance with his wishes, szeto's body was cremated; half the ashes to be scattered in hk waters, the other half scattered in a garden at cape collinson crematorium. chief executive donald tsang described szeto as "passionate about china and hong kong, mr szeto wah was devoted in promoting democracy. upright, industrious and unwavering in the pursuit of his ideals, mr szeto earned great respect from across the community."