Chinese Actor-Singer Yu Menglong Dies at 37 After Tragic Fall—Mother Confirms He Was Intoxicated

Updated 2025.09.17 17:08



Chinese actor and singer Yu Menglong has tragically passed away after a fatal fall, with his mother revealing the heartbreaking cause of his death.

On the 16th, Yu Menglong Studio shared a heartfelt message from his mother on its official social media account.

Yu Menglong's mother wrote, "Our family has suffered unimaginable grief. My beloved son passed away forever after falling from a building while under the influence of alcohol." She spoke candidly about her son's passing.

She continued, "The police have informed us of the investigation results, and all subsequent procedures have been completed. I sincerely ask everyone to view this unexpected tragedy with reason, and please refrain from making any speculations."

According to Taiwanese media outlet ET Today and other local reports, Yu Menglong died in the early morning hours of September 11 after falling from a building in Beijing, China.

Afterward, Yu Menglong's agency released an official statement: "We are deeply saddened to announce that Yu Menglong passed away on September 11, 2025. Police investigations found no evidence of foul play."



Reports state that on the night of the 10th, Yu Menglong visited a friend's house and had dinner with acquaintances. In the early hours of the 11th, he moved to a bedroom, locked the door, and rested.

Around 6 a.m. on the 11th, as his friends were leaving the house, they realized Yu Menglong was missing. When they went downstairs, they discovered his body.

After news of his passing broke, unfounded rumors began circulating online, suggesting that close friends were somehow involved. Yu Menglong's mother personally addressed these rumors, putting an end to the speculation.

Born in 1988, Yu Menglong began his entertainment career in 2013, finishing in the top 10 on the audition program "Super Boy" (original title: Kuai Le Nan Sheng).

He rose to stardom with over 26 million followers on Weibo, starring in hit dramas such as "Go Princess Go" (original title: Taizifei Sheng Zhi Ji) and "Eternal Love" (original title: San Sheng San Shi Shi Li Tao Hua).

Notably, "Eternal Love" was also released on global streaming platforms like Netflix and TVING, reaching audiences in Korea and around the world.

Photo Credit: Yu Menglong

This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Kim Yoojin. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.

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