Frank Chin, a beloved community activist in Boston's Chinatown, has died peacefully at the age of 91. A trailblazer’s passing: Chin, affectionately known as "Uncle Frank" within the community, passed away in his Boston home on Monday evening, his family confirmed with NewsCenter 5. Lifelong advocate: A former City Hall official, Chin was hailed as the "anchor of civic life in Chinatown" by Mayor Michelle Wu, according to The Boston Globe.