Age 24 Mao You You was a popular Chinese cosplayer who recently passed away, sending shockwaves throughout the cosplay community, find out more about her and her cause of death below
According to multiple reports, Maoyouyou struggled with all kinds of various mental health issues and financial difficulties.
Who is Mao You You aka Shi Ye as famous Chinese cosplayer passes away, cause of death reason, bio, age and real name
Maoyouyou’s tragic death reveals the ugly truth about China’s failing economy!
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Maoyouyou’s sudden passing has left a significant void in the cosplay community, with many fans mourning her loss.
Maoyouyou passes away
Renowned Chinese cosplayer Maoyouyou has reportedly passed away on February 25, 2025. Her family members confirmed the news of her tragic passing through a social media statement. Unsurprisingly, Maoyouyou’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief among her fans. Her family added in the statement:
We know that many people still like her. So we will not revoke her mobile phone number or her social media accounts. Instead, we will leave them there for us to express how much she is missed.”
In Loving Memory of Mao You You (Shi Ye) 2000-2025
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Cause of death
While Maoyouyou’s family did not disclose the exact cause of her death, many of her fans speculate that Shi Ye took her own life. She had reportedly been battling depression and financial struggles for a long time. Just one day before her tragic passing, Maoyouyou spoke openly about her deteriorating mental health during a live-stream session.
During the session, she also expressed feelings of exhaustion and revealed that she had not eaten for two days. She had reportedly been unable to book medical appointments. And just a few hours before her death, she posted an ominous message online stating, We will never meet again.”
Maoyouyou was one of the beloved members of the anime community and her family confirmed her demise on February 25.
Mao You You bio and age
Mao You You, real name Shi Ye, was a popular cosplay influencer who was born on May 20, 2000. She was just 24 years old at the time of her passing and had built a significant following in the Chinese cosplay community. She attended various anime conventions and often shared her costume transformations online. Despite her rising popularity, the famous cosplay artist struggled financially.
Known for her presence in the Honkai: Star Rail community and for her skillful cosplay, Mao You You’s unexpected death, which many believe resulted from complications related to mental health and financial struggles, highlights the constant battles faced by many individuals within the gaming world and beyond.
Profession and career
Maoyouyou was a dedicated cosplay enthusiast, often dressing up as popular anime and video game characters. She mainly gained recognition through her online presence, garnering over 51k followers on her social media. Her passion for cosplay and engaging content made her a very popular and beloved figure in the community.
Tributes from fans
Following the news of Maoyouyou’s tragic passing, many fans took to social media to express their grief. One fan wrote
I hope this is fake news. I remember gaining the courage to attend my first anime convention because of you. You were always so optimistic. I hope you’re happy in another world.”
Another fan wrote:
What a loss! We should all pay more attention to people struggling with mental health.”
Meanwhile, another fan posted:
Thank you for the joy you brought us. You will be deeply missed.”