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Emman Atienza, a 19-year-old social media personality known for her lifestyle content, has died by suicide at her Los Angeles home on Oct. 22, according to TMZ Her parents, Filipino television host Kuya Kim Atienza and fitness guru Felicia Atienza, shared the news through an Instagram post. “It’s with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister, Emman,” the family wrote. “She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives and into the lives of everyone who knew her.” Atienza had built a significant online presence with 875,000 followers on TikTok and 225,000 on Instagram, the New York Post said. Beyond sharing lifestyle content, she used her platform to discuss mental health issues and speak out against conservative values in the Philippines. “Emman had a way of making people feel seen and heard, and she wasn’t afraid to share her own journey with mental health,” her family’s statement continued. “Her authenticity helped so many feel less alone.” The young content creator had recently relocated to Los Angeles and had been documenting her new life with followers. Her final TikTok video, posted shortly before her death, featured a montage of activities with friends, including hiking, rock climbing, and Halloween festivities, with the caption “life lately does this go hard.” In November 2024, Atienza briefly stepped away from social media following backlash over a video showing her and friends playing a “guess the bill” game at a restaurant where the check totaled $2,268, the New York Post noted. The post sparked criticism in the Philippines, where the average monthly wage is approximately $794. Her family has encouraged others to honor Atienza’s memory by living with “compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life.”
