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1923 – 2015Lee Kuan Yew (1923-2015)Died 23 March 2015, aged 91Lee Kuan Yew was the founding prime minister of Singapore, leading the city-state from independence in 1965 until 1990. He is widely credited with transforming Singapore from a small port into one of the world's wealthiest nations. His authoritarian style of governance and emphasis on economic pragmatism influenced leaders across Asia.