Taiwanese Romance Novelist Chiung Yao Passes Away at 86
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Chiung Yao, a renowned Chinese-language romance novelist and screenwriter, has died at 86 in an apparent suicide in New Taipei City. Known for her prolific writing career, she published over 60 novels, many adapted into popular films and TV series, including the iconic drama "My Fair Princess." Born Chen Che in Sichuan, China, she moved to Taiwan in 1949. Her works have left a lasting impact on Chinese entertainment, launching the careers of stars like Fan Bingbing and Zhao Wei. In a final message, she urged young people not to give up on life easily.
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