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Chiung Yao, Taiwanese Novelist, Found Dead at Home on December 4, Leaves Farewell Letter at Age 86

Dec 4, 2024, 07:50 AM

Chiung Yao, a celebrated Taiwanese romance novelist, has died at the age of 86. Reports indicate that she was found dead at her home in New Taipei City on December 4, 2024, in an apparent suicide. Local media confirmed that her 63-year-old son stated she left a farewell letter. Chiung Yao, known for her influential works, including 'My Fair Princess' and 'Fire and Rain', has had a significant impact on Chinese literature and culture, influencing multiple generations. Emergency services responded to a call at approximately 1:22 PM, where she was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. Initial investigations suggest no foul play was involved in her death.