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LA County Records List Suicide in Death of Influencer Emman Atienza, 19

Her death has renewed focus on creator safety under relentless online harassment.

Overview

  • The 19-year-old was found dead at her Los Angeles home on Oct. 22, with her family announcing her unexpected passing on Oct. 24.
  • Los Angeles County medical examiner records, reported by outlets including People, Clarín and RPP, list the cause of death as suicide.
  • Her parents, TV host Kim Atienza and entrepreneur Felicia Atienza, asked the public to honor her memory with compassion given her openness about mental health.
  • Atienza built large followings on TikTok and Instagram and in a Sept. 1 post described death threats, misogynistic comments and harassment from fake accounts.
  • Some early reports said no official cause had been released and an investigation was open, reflecting initial discrepancies in coverage.