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Emman Atienza and her father Kuya Kim Atienza Kim Atienza, a well-known Filipino television personality and weatherman, has publicly responded to the wave of online criticism and backlash following the tragic death of his daughter, Emman Atienza, a 19-year-old social media influencer. On Sunday, October 26, Kuya Kim shared a video of Emman singing on TikTok. He captioned the video: “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. Thank you for the 19 years of my dearest little Emmansky, Lord.” On this, some netizens accused him of failing his parental duties and criticized his public expressions of faith, suggesting he was not supportive enough.“This is an open rebuke. You were meant to be her primary protector, teacher, and guide. Tragically, she was left without the support she needed from the one who was supposed to be her anchor. Proverbs 22:6 says train up a child in the way he should go even when he is old he will not depart from it. It’s a message from God to all the parents failing to do so is a sin,” commented a user. Kim called such comments “evangelical bullying,” emphasizing that Emman suffered from clinical depression and that her death was not a simple choice but a tragic consequence of her mental illness. He urged for kindness, empathy, and understanding toward his family’s grief.Live EventsThis exchange of comments also generated a load of support for Kim by various users. “Scripture doesn't sugar coat. But we can also stop blaming mourning parents and invalidate how they feel because I know for sure that nobody wanted this,” one wrote.Emman’s passing on October 22, 2025, in Los Angeles has sparked widespread sorrow and controversy, with sections of social media fueling hurtful comments and conspiracy theories that have deeply affected the Atienza family.In a heartfelt statement issued through his official social media channels, Kim Atienza urged the public and netizens to respect the privacy and grief of his family during this difficult time. “The loss of Emman is an unbearable pain for us,” he wrote. “While we understand the curiosity and the public’s interest in her life, spreading false information and hateful remarks only add to our suffering. We ask everyone to embrace empathy and kindness.”He addressed the importance of supporting mental health awareness and cautioned against the damaging effects of online harassment and cyberbullying, which have adversely affected many young influencers like his daughter.The family has also been navigating the challenges posed by misinformation and unauthorized disclosures of personal details, which often circulate unchecked in digital spaces. Kim called on social media platforms and users alike to promote responsible communication and to consider the real human consequences behind online discourse.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onEmman Atienza deathKim AtienzaEmman Atienzaparental dutiesclinical depressionAtienza familymental health awareness (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onEmman Atienza deathKim AtienzaEmman Atienzaparental dutiesclinical depressionAtienza familymental health awareness(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123
