Cindy Yang or Yang You-ying (Chinese: 楊又穎; pinyin: Yáng Yòuyǐng; 4 December 1990 – 21 April 2015), born Peng Hsin-yi (彭馨逸), was a Taiwanese actress and model. She was known for her appearances on 100% Entertainment, the youth-centered television show University, and the film First of May (2015). She was born on 4 December 1990, in Taichung, to politician Peng Tso-kwei.
Cindy Yang | |
|---|---|
| Born | Peng Hsin-yi 4 December 1990 |
| Died | 21 April 2015 (aged 24) Taichung, Taiwan |
| Cause of death | Suicide by helium inhalation |
| Nationality | Taiwanese |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2011–2015 |
| Parent | Peng Tso-kwei (father) |
On 21 April 2015, Yang, aged 24, committed suicide by helium inhalation after suffering from prolonged cyberbullying.[1] A suicide note written by Yang expressed the hope her death would bring attention to the seriousness of bullying. Yang also blamed coworkers for her decision to commit suicide.[2]
A funeral service was held in Taichung on 24 April 2015.[3] At the time of her death, fans and entertainers expressed their sympathy along with their condemnation of netizens' cyberbullying.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Model, entertainer Peng Hsin-yi kills self, cites bullying". Taipei Times. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ^ "Taiwanese actress who was cyberbullied allegedly committed suicide by inhaling helium". The Straits Times. 26 April 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ^ Chen, Shu-fen; Chen, Jay; Chen, Christie (25 April 2015). "Model Cindy's funeral held in Taichung". Central News Agency. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- ^ Cheng, Sabine; Hou, Elaine (23 April 2015). "Celebrities deplore cyberbullying in wake of model's death". Central News Agency. Archived from the original on 26 April 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2017. Alt URL
External links
edit- Cindy Yang at IMDb
- Cindy Yang at the Hong Kong Movie Database
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