Yu Menglong Death: Actor's mother issues clarification, netizens launch petition to demand investigation

Yu Menglong/Alan Yu died on September 11 in Beijing, China. His death, described by the police as an accidental fall is one of the most discussed topics on the Chinese drama fan community on social media. A number of handles have hotly contested the official version of events saying there is more than what meets the eye. The theories around his demise have shocked fans who just want the truth. Two days back, his agency issued an official statement from his mother. The lady said it was a tragedy that her son was taken away from her in such a cruel manner. She urged fans to view the matter rationally and refrain from speculations.

There are many who believe this is not what she wanted to convey. In fact, a video is going viral of her apparently crying outside his agency’s office. Netizens have said his mother along with ten other relatives created a ruckus blaming the management for what happened with her son. She said she was not keen for her son to enter the world of showbiz but he had aspirations to be a singer. Many netizens are claiming that posts around him are disappearing from social media.

Fans launch petition on Change.org for Yu Menglong

Global demand for thorough investigation

Now, some fans have started a petition demanding justice for him on Change.org, one of the leading platforms in the world. Some handles are leaking autopsy reports that allegedly show multiple injury marks on the actor. The speculations around his demise range from money-laundering to alleged sexual abuse from the hands of the rich and powerful. People are also drawing up other suspicious cases of actors passing away due to fall from high rises in China. The endless barrage of speculations have made C-Drama fans world over demand a free and fair investigation. There is no statement from the police so far. A video of the cremation of his mortal remains is also doing the rounds.