Taiwanese lifestyle influencer Li Runrun has died suddenly at the age of 36, her mother announced on social media on August 3.
The content creator, originally from Taiwan, had built up a legion of more than 360,000 followers on Instagram alone with posts focusing on ocean dives, wildlife advocacy, and lifestyle topics. Her mother took to the popular account to deliver the update.
"Yesterday, my beloved Runrun - my little "fish" - completed the final ceremony of her life," her mother wrote on August 3.
"I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to her relatives, close friends, best friends, and fellow diving companions," she continued. "As her mother, I want to thank you for the companionship you shared with Runrun and for the warmth and help you so generously gave her."
She added that she will always cherish the memory of their kindness and hopes to repay that kindness on her daughter's behalf in the future. "May God bless and watch over every friend who loved and cared for her," the post concluded. She did not share further details about the circumstances surrounding her death.
Final social media message
Runrun shared her final post on July 19. It featured an animated depiction of her standing on the ocean floor surrounded by sea creatures.
"Giving roses is romantic, no matter the recipient," the caption read. "Choosing a path in youth always comes with some regrets. It is impossible to make the right choice every time in life. So, there is no need to look back. Someone will eventually be there to share a different kind of scenery with you."
Dozens of her followers rushed to the comments to share their grief. One wrote, "Please accept my deepest condolences," another simply wrote, "RIP," and a third shared a series of heartbroken emojis.
