12 September,2025 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Yu Menglong passes away
Chinese actor, singer, and music video director Alan "Yu" Menglong has died at the age of 37. He allegedly fell off a building in Beijing on Thursday. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his management team, who issued a statement on Weibo. The news left fans and the entertainment industry in shock and mourning.
As per the report, his team, in a statement, stated that the police have 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," read the statement as per Koreaboo.
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."
Chinese actress Yang Mi, along with Yu's fans paid heartbreaking tributes on social media. A fan wrote, "My condolences to his family. I still can't believe this," another one added, "This is so heartbreaking. May he rest in peace and hopefully his family will stay strong."
Menglong was a popular face of Chinese entertainment industry. He gained prominence through his roles in popular Chinese dramas such as Go Princess Go (2015), Eternal Love (2017), and The Legend of White Snake (2019). His acting journey began in 2007, after participating in the talent reality show My Show! My Style!
