About Cindy Yang
Lived 1990 – 2015 (aged 24). Cindy Yang was a Taiwanese actor, model and film actor.
Cindy Yang or Yang You-ying (; 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. She was born on 4 December 1990, in Taichung, to politician Peng Tso-kwei.
On 21 April 2015, Yang, aged 24, committed suicide by helium inhalation after suffering from prolonged cyberbullying. A suicide note written by Yang expressed the hope her death would bring attention to the seriousness of bullying. Yang also blamed coworkers for her decision to commit suicide.
A funeral service was held in Taichung on 24 April 2015. At the time of her death, fans and entertainers expressed their sympathy along with their condemnation of netizens' cyberbullying.
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Who was Cindy Yang?
actor (1990-2015)
When was Cindy Yang born?
Cindy Yang was born on 4 December 1990 in Taichung.
When did Cindy Yang die?
Cindy Yang died on 21 April 2015.
What was Cindy Yang's occupation?
Cindy Yang was an actor, model and film actor.
What nationality was Cindy Yang?
Cindy Yang was Taiwanese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Cindy Yang (actress)
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