On the evening of 16/9, Yu Menglong's mother sent a letter to his fans via his management company's Weibo account. She stated that she had received the results of the police investigation. According to the authorities, Yu Menglong accidentally fell from a tall building after consuming alcohol.

The family has completed the funeral arrangements for the actor. His mother requested the public to refrain from speculating about the cause of her son's death. She has faced a tremendous ordeal in recent days. "I hope to return to a peaceful life soon, carrying the memory of Menglong with me every day. I think that is also Menglong's wish," she wrote.

Yu Menglong performs at a music show in May. Photo: Yu Menglong Studio

Yu Menglong performs at a music show in May. Photo: Yu Menglong Studio

Yu Menglong passed away at the age of 37 on 11/9. According to Sina, the police have ruled out foul play. Despite this, rumors about the cause of death have circulated on social media, suggesting hidden details and the involvement of a perpetrator.

The actor's last public appearance was on 31/5, when he sang in CCTV's Dragon Boat Festival program. At the time, many viewers commented on Yu Menglong's handsome appearance and the eastern aesthetic of his Tang Dynasty-inspired embroidered outfit.

According to Sohu, Yu Menglong spent most of the last six months on film sets. At the end of June, he finished filming the fantasy period drama Chang Ye Xing (Long Night). This year, he has two films released: Xia Ke Xing Bu Tong (The Journey of the Knight Errant) and Lin Jiang Xian (Immortal by the River).

Yu Menglong in "Eternal Love." Video: Bilibili

Yu Menglong was born in 1988 in Xinjiang and pursued his passion for the arts from a young age. In 2007, he participated in a music talent search program organized by Dongfang TV, reaching the top 16. 2015 marked a turning point in Yu Menglong's career when his song "Go Home for the New Year" became a hit, resonating with many young people as it captured the atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.

MV "Moon Menglong Bird Menglong." Video: Alan Yu VNFC

That same year, the drama Go Princess Go, in which he starred, became a sensation in China and several other Asian countries and territories. The actor also made a mark in Eternal Love and The Starry Love. Yu Menglong was associated with two companies, one of which canceled its business registration in 2024, and the other ceased operations in July of this year.

Nhu Anh (according to Sina)