Chinese actor and singer Yu Menglong, known professionally as Alan Yu, passed away on Thursday (11) at the age of 37 after falling from a building in Chaoyang District, Beijing.
His death was officially confirmed by his agency in a statement released this morning.
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Circumstances of death
According to reports, Alan Yu spent the previous evening with friends. Around 2 a.m., he went to rest in a room, locking the door. Hours later, his friends noticed his absence and, around 6 a.m., a resident discovered his body during a walk and alerted the police.
Local authorities have already ruled out foul play, classifying the case as an accident.
Notable career
Born on June 15, 1988, in Urumqi, Xinjiang Province, Alan Yu began his career in music, taking part in talent shows such as *My Show* and *Happy Boys*. In 2014, he made his acting debut in the drama *The Loving Home* and gained recognition the following year for playing the ninth prince in the historical series *Go Princess Go*.
His major international breakthrough came in 2017 with the fantasy C-drama *Eternal Love*, which attracted fans far beyond China. Other notable works include *Legend of the White Snake (Xin Bai Niang Zi Chuan Qi)*, *Love Game in Eastern Fantasy*, *Unstoppable Youth*, and *The Moon Brightens for You*.
In addition to being an actor, Alan Yu was also a singer and music video director, earning accolades such as Best New Actor at the Golden Bud Network Film and Television Festival in 2019. His most recent project was a role in the C-drama *Feud*, released in June this year.
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