TikTok star Eman Atienza died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. she was 19 years old.
According to Deadline, the Los Angeles County coroner ruled her cause of death as suicide. The newspaper reported that Eman moved to Los Angeles from her native Philippines with her family over the summer.
Her parents, Filipino television personality Kim Atienza and celebrity entrepreneur and fitness instructor Felicia Atienza, also confirmed the tragic news via Instagram on Friday.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister Eman. She brought so much joy, laughter and love into our lives and the lives of everyone who knew her,” the couple said in a statement.
“Eman had a way of making people feel seen and heard. She wasn’t afraid to share her journey with mental health. Her honesty helped so many people feel less alone,” they continued.
“In honoring Eman’s memory, we hope that you will carry on into your everyday lives the qualities that she lived by: compassion, courage, and a touch of kindness.”
The post was also signed by Eman’s brothers Jose and Eliana.
In addition to Filipino celebrities and influencers, many fans flooded the comments section of the post with messages of condolence.
“My deepest condolences… 🤍 I’m a huge fan of your daughter! Whenever I was feeling a little down I always watched Eman’s TikTok videos… She had such a light and easygoing energy,” one user wrote.
“She was the sweetest person to me and I’m sure to many others too. May she rest in peace 🙏 Such a blessed soul 🕊️🤍,” added another.
Emman had over 875,000 followers on TikTok and another 225,000 followers on Instagram. She was known for her lifestyle and fashion content.
Eman also spoke about mental health issues in many of her videos, pushing back against conservative values in the Philippines and sometimes facing backlash.
Since her death, her comments section has been filled with messages from shocked fans who believe she may have been the victim of cyberbullying.
“We never know what’s going on in someone’s life behind the camera so please be kind. 🥺 Rest in peace Eman 🕊️🙏,” one heartbroken fan wrote.
“You never know what someone is going through. Always be kind,” another added.
