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Topics: Celebrity, World News, US News, Los Angeles, Social Media, Instagram, TikTok, Mental Health
Ellie Kemp
Topics: Celebrity, World News, US News, Los Angeles, Social Media, Instagram, TikTok, Mental Health
Emman Atienza, TikTok star and the daughter of TV host Kim Atienza, has died at the age of 19.
Her family took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news of her 'unexpected' passing.
She was known for speaking openly about mental health online, racking up more than 856,000 TikTok followers and nearly 50 million likes.
Emman was the daughter of Filipino TV presenter and weather man, Kim, and his wife, entrepreneur Felicia Hung. Her grandfather was former Manila mayor Lito Atienza.
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Posting a collection of photos to Felicia's Instagram, the family said: "It’s with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister, Emman.
"She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives and into the lives of everyone who knew her.
"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 authenticity helped so many feel less alone."
They added: "To honor Emman’s memory, we hope you carry forward the qualities she lived by: compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life."
The statement was signed off by Kim and Felicia and their children, Jose and Eliana.
Tributes soon began flooding in for the late social media star.
"I'm so sorry for your loss… sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. May Emman rest in peace," one person typed.
"My heart breaks with yours... I'm so so sorry for your loss," a second wrote.
"She was so pure... I'm so sorry," another said.
Others shared how Emman's candid videos about mental health helped them through their own tough times.
"Rest in peace Emman... you actually helped me with my depression 2mos ago after watching your video last June," one person said.
In another tribute, a second fan said: "I was inspired by you to become my true self, and also to find happiness in every little thing. May your soul rest in peace."
A third said: "When I discovered you here on Tiktok, I was so sure that you were the type of person I want my daughter to become. Brave, unapologetic, and opinionated.
"Thank you for sharing your life with us. Rest in power, Emman."
Medical records from Los Angeles County say Emman died at an LA home on Wednesday, October 23.
She had moved to the city in August, reports the GMA Network.
Two days before her death, Emman appeared in high spirits as she took to TikTok for a life update.
The compilation video saw her dancing with friends, rollerskating, skateboarding and rock climbing.
"Life lately... does this go hard?" she wrote in the caption.