{
  "id": 14165301,
  "title": "2.2m tall influencer dies at 26, leaves behind husband & 1 year old son",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/2-2m-tall-influencer-dies-at-26-leaves-behind-husband-1-year-old-son",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T09:38:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/10/tall-chinese-influencer-passes-away/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Chinese influencer named Xiao Yue, who stood at an impressive 2.2 meters tall, has sadly died at the young age of 26. Her husband, Zihao, shared the heartbreaking news on social media. The couple's daughter, a one-year-old infant, remains the only surviving member of the family. The cause of Xiao Yue's death was reported to be pituitary gigantism, a condition characterized by excessive growth hormones, coupled with secondary diabetes. In July 2026, Zihao uploaded a video detailing his wife's medical struggles, revealing she had been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor and meningioma. Her condition rapidly deteriorated, resulting in severe hyperglycemia, kidney failure, and other complications. Despite undergoing a minimally invasive surgery to remove the brain tumor, Xiao Yue tragically passed away before her child turned one. Zihao expressed his shock at the sudden loss, describing Xiao Yue as a cheerful individual who was unconcerned about others' opinions. The family plans to conduct a simple funeral in line with Xiao Yue's final wishes and the family's decision.",
  "summary": "Her family will hold a simple funeral",
  "key_points": [
    "Xiao Yue, a 2.2m tall Chinese influencer, died at 26.",
    "Her husband Zihao shared heartbreaking news on social media.",
    "Cause of death was pituitary gigantism and secondary diabetes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}