Overview

• His management announced on Weibo that he "fell to his death" on Sept 11 and asked the public to respect his family’s privacy.
• Multiple outlets cite reports of a fall from a fifth-floor residence in Beijing’s Chaoyang district, based largely on a now-deleted paparazzi post that has not been independently verified.
• Weibo has removed or suspended accounts accused of spreading unfounded rumors about the circumstances.
• Fans and industry figures shared condolences, with tributes noted from stars such as Yang Mi and Dilraba.
• Authorities have not issued an official cause of death beyond ruling out foul play, and details circulating about the timeline remain under investigation.