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Lee Kuan Yew

Is Lee Kuan Yew A-List?

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YesLee Kuan Yew is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 1980

Economic Growth and Development

Ranking Timeline

1954D$0M

Founds People's Action Party

Lee Kuan Yew co-founds the PAP, setting the stage for his future political dominance.

1959C$0M

Becomes Prime Minister

LKY becomes Singapore's first Prime Minister, beginning his long tenure of leadership.

1965B$1M+$1M

Singapore Gains Independence

Singapore separates from Malaysia, with LKY leading the newly independent nation.

1980A$10M+$9M

Economic Growth and Development

Singapore experiences rapid economic growth under LKY's policies, becoming one of the Asian Tigers.

1990A$25M+$15M

Steps Down as Prime Minister

LKY resigns as Prime Minister but remains influential as Senior Minister and Mentor Minister.

2015A$50M+$25M

Death of a Statesman

Lee Kuan Yew passes away, leaving behind a legacy as the architect of modern Singapore.

Last updated: February 23, 2026