Cindy Yang
| Cindy Yang | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Peng Hsin-yi 4 December 1990 Taichung, Taiwan |
| Died |
21 April 2015 (aged 24) Taichung, Taiwan |
| Nationality | Taiwan |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2011–2015 |
Cindy Yang (Chinese: 楊又穎; 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 December 4, 1990, in Taichung, to politician Peng Tso-kwei.
On April 21, 2015, Yang, aged 24, committed suicide by helium inhalation after suffering from prolonged cyberbullying.[1] A suicide note written by her was found, stating that she hoped her death brought 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 April 24, 2015.[3] At the time of her death, fans and various entertainers expressed their sympathy along with their condemnation of netizens' cyberbullying.[4]
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Celebrities in Taiwan deplore cyberbullying after model's suicide". Want China Times. Central News Agency. 24 April 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.