On June 4, Chinese media outlet Sohu reported that the Chinese entertainment industry is mourning the death of renowned singer Duan Yu, who passed away at the age of 48.
According to her family, Duan Yu experienced severe headaches while livestreaming on the afternoon of May 8. She then collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. Doctors diagnosed her with a critical cerebral hemorrhage. Despite the medical team’s efforts, Duan Yu remained in a deep coma for 25 days and ultimately could not survive.
Family members shared that Duan Yu fell ill and passed away suddenly, without having the chance to say her last words to her children or parents. Her funeral was held privately today (June 4).
Duan Yu‘s sudden passing has left both colleagues and the public in shock. Thousands of people who were watching her livestream on the day she collapsed expressed heartbreak and lingering trauma from witnessing her final moments. During the livestream, Duan Yu repeatedly complained of headaches and showed signs of physical distress.
Duan Yu was both a singer and a television host in the Chinese entertainment industry. According to 163, before her death from a brain hemorrhage, she was actively livestreaming and engaging with fans on social media—averaging one to three livestreams per day. Each broadcast drew tens of thousands of viewers.
In her personal life, Duan Yu had three children. Her eldest son is an adult, while her youngest daughter is still in elementary school. Her sudden death is a devastating blow to her children—especially her second daughter, who is currently preparing for China’s national college entrance exams.
The tragic event has sparked discussions about the pressures faced by entertainers and the importance of health awareness.
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