I'll never see you again... Cosplay influencer suddenly dies
Mar 10, 2025
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According to Hong Kong media outlet South China Morning Post, the family of 24-year-old influencer Mao Yu, whose real name is Si Ye, said on social media that she died at around 5:20 p.m. on the 25th of last month.
The family said "I know a lot of people still like her" and "So we're not going to get rid of Yu Yu's mobile number or social media account"
He also added that "we will leave her alone to express how much we miss her."
However, the family did not clarify the reason for Yuyu's death.
However, fans assumed she was caused by depression.
Yuyu is a celebrity in Chinese cosplay.
With 51,000 followers on major social media platforms, she has often participated in animation conventions held across the country and shared images of her cosplay on the internet.
On the 24th of last month, the day before her death, she cosplayed as her favorite animation character and hosted a live broadcast.
Some fans claimed she was in a state of mental anxiety on the day.
Yuyu also said he had lived in a rented apartment in Beijing for three years but had no money to pay rent for months.
In a live broadcast, she feels comfortable just lying in bed and doing nothingbe on the verge of death. I didn't eat for two days and I didn't have an appetite.'
In addition, hours before her death, she took to social media to note that `we will never meet again.'
Fans were surprised that she died at 5:20 p.m., as the number coincided with her date of birth, May 20.
Many netizens are mourning her death.
They hope it's fake news", "I used to be really optimistic…"I hope you live happily in another world", "Should have received active treatment" be posting comments such as.
Reporter Jang Jong-ho bellho@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
