When Stomp interviewed him just three weeks ago<\/a>, Ng seemed jovial and positive. He had said he felt \u201clifeless\u201d sitting at home for too long after retirement, and emphasised, \u201cOur body is like a machine, if you don\u2019t keep using it, it will rust.\u201d<\/p>\n He was recovering from knee surgery at the time of the interview, but still kept himself active with upper body workouts.<\/p>\n Scroll to continue reading<\/p>\n The retiree said that after he stopped working in 2006, he decided to stay active by taking walks and going to the nearby park. He frequented the fitness corner there and gradually amped up his training, stating his body \u201cfelt better\u201d with more exercise.<\/p>\n Team Strong Silvers<\/a> was established in 2013 with three other core members. Their social media is often updated to showcase their workouts and nationwide active aging campaigns.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018RIP legend\u2019: Netizens respond to passing<\/p>\n Posts by the senior fitness group on social media announcing Ng\u2019s passing have garnered hundreds of comments, with many calling him an inspiration to many.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Followers affectionately referred to him as \u201cuncle\u201d and sent their condolences.<\/p>\n \u201cA sad day for the team and followers,\u201d said one netizen.<\/p>\n Another user said, \u201cThanks for showing us that aging is something that is fulfilling and inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n Explore more on these topics<\/p>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\n Get more of Stomp’s latest updates by following us on:![\"Stomp](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stomp-comment-COLiWNMD.png\")
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