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Leading Hong Kong forensic pathologist Philip Beh dies after battle with cancer

Beh, also co-founder of sexual violence crisis centre RainLily, dedicated his career to helping grieving families seek answers and closure

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Dr Philip Beh was the principal clinical practitioner at the HKU’s department of pathology. Photo: SCMP

Leading Hong Kong forensic pathologist Dr Philip Beh Swan-lip, who dedicated his career to helping families that had lost loved ones find closure and co-founded the city’s first sexual violence crisis centre, has died.

Beh was also involved in a high-profile inquest into the death of a 15-year-old girl whose naked body was found at sea during the 2019 anti-government protests.

In an email sent to faculty, students and alumni of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) on Thursday, Professor Lau Chak-sing, dean of medicine, and Professor Leung Suet-yi, chair of pathology, announced that Beh died on Wednesday night.

The Post learned that Beh, in his late 60s, died of cancer.

“Philip was not only a highly respected and experienced forensic pathologist but also a cherished mentor, friend and an integral part of our faculty and the department of pathology for over 30 years,” the email said.

“His profound dedication to serving others – particularly those affected by tragedy – was matched only by his unwavering professionalism and compassion. Through his work, he brought clarity to the most challenging cases, offering both expertise and empathy to those in need.

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