Mukbang Star, 24, Dies After Extreme Eating Led to Fatal Complications
She had more than 1 million followers and had warned that her blood potassium had fallen to 2.3 mmol/L before her death.
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Chen Ziyi cause of death: What happened to Chinese mukbang streamer who died at 24?
Chen Ziyi, known online as Ganfan Yingying, was a 24-year-old Chinese mukbang creator with about 1.2 million followers. She died on August 17, 2026, days after revealing that her potassium level had dropped to 2.3 mmol/L. Chen had spoken about purging after extreme eating sessions. Her parents confirmed her death but did not disclose an official cause.
The young woman was famous in networks for her videos eating huge amounts of food.
Ganfan Yingying Dead at 24: Mukbang Star's Cause of Death and How Is Extreme Eating Linked to Low Potassium
Chinese mukbang creator Ganfan Yingying died aged 24 after disclosing severe low potassium and long-term vomiting, while her family has not confirmed an official cause of death.
What happened to Chen Ziyi? Mukbang star dies at 24
Chinese mukbang creator Chen Ziyi, best known as 'Yingjing' or 'Ganfan Yingying,' has died at age 24. Her death was confirmed by her family in an obituary shared on September 4, revealing that the popular food influencer passed away on August 17, 2026.
Mukbang Star Delivers Haunting Warning Before Lifestyle-Related Death
KPOP HIT Mukbang Star Delivers Haunting Warning Before Lifestyle-Related Death May she rest in peace. Mukbang — videos in which creators eat large quantities of food on camera — have become wildly popular online. While many viewers find th... Feed from Mukbang Star Delivers Haunting Warning Before Lifestyle-Related Death on KPOP HIT.
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