Yu Menglong, a Chinese singer, actress, and model, died on Thursday, aged 37, after falling from a skyscraper in Beijing. Koreaboo, citing his agency, stated that his management team verified his death after the news broke on Weibo.
According to the agency, his team issued a statement saying that the police had ruled out "any criminality." "With unbearable sorrow, we announce that our beloved Menglong fell to his death on Sept 11. Police have ruled out any criminality. We hope he rests in peace and his loved ones remain strong," the statement added.
Earlier, a paparazzi shared the news about Yu's death in a now-deleted post. It read, "I got the news today that Yu Menglong, the lead actor of Eternal Love and Go Princess Go, passed away in Beijing after falling off a building. An insider told me that Yu Menglong was having a meal with 5 6 good friends at a friend's house on September 9. On September 11, at around 2 am, Yu Menglong went to the bedroom to sleep and locked the door from the inside. At around 6 am, as his friends were leaving, they didn't see him. When they went downstairs, they discovered his body. A neighbour who was walking their dog saw and called the police. The police have already ruled out this being a criminal case. The cause is still being investigated."
"I got a tip this morning saying Yu Menglong has passed away after falling off a building in Beijing. When I went to the neighbourhood where the incident occurred, I saw that the window on the 5th floor of the building was broken, just like what the tip said. After that, I interviewed a staff member in the neighbourhood, and they confirmed the person who passed away after falling off a building was indeed male star Yu Menglong. The incident happened at 5 am on the 11th. Yu Menglong fell off from the 5th floor and died instantly after hitting the concrete floor," as reported by Koreaboo, the paprazzi blogger stated.
Falling from a high-rise building may be devastating to the human body.When it hits the body, it exerts extreme force on the bones, muscles and internal organs.This abrupt slowdown can cause numerous fractures, internal bleeding, and traumatic injuries to vital organ systems, including the brain, heart, lungs, etc.Internal organs may rupture and the spine may be broken leading to life threatening complications. Such falls can also lead to long-term disability like paralysis etc.
Yu Menglong had become an icon in Chinese pop music.Beginning in singing contests, he went on the acting side of the stage and is renowned in the dramatic work relying heavily on romanticism and fantasy.His Eternal Love, Go Princess Go, and others, gave him fan followings across the globe.He was a model and music video director as well.His versatility, screen presence and musical talent were frequently cited by fans as a result of interviews and playing different characters.
Yes, his management team confirmed the tragic news.
Fans worldwide expressed shock and grief, flooding social media with tributes.
He passed away at 37 after reportedly falling from a skyscraper in Beijing.
Yu Menglong was a Chinese actor, singer, and model known for his popular dramas and music career.
