Chinese Esports star Yu Meng Long Dies in Apparent Accidental Fall
BANGKOK,September 17,2023 – โขYu Meng Long,a prominent figure inโ the chinese Dota 2 esports scene,has died following a fall from a โbuilding in Bangkok,Thailand,on september 16th. Authorities are investigating the incident as an accidental โขdeath, stemming from alcohol consumption, though initial reports โsparked widespread speculation online. The tragedy hasโฃ sent shockwaves thru the gaming community, prompting anโฃ outpouring of grief and remembrance for the 23-year-old โplayer known as “Endless Fantasy.”
The case gained immediate attention due to initial, unsubstantiated theories circulating on โคsocial media suggesting โfoulโค play. Though, Yu Meng Long’s mother issued a public statement urging โขthe public to refrain from speculation and accept the โpolice’s findings of an accidental death. The incident underscores the pressures faced by professionalโ gamers andโค the potential risks associated with off-duty activities, while also โคhighlighting the intense scrutiny public figures endure โขin the digital age. The examination remains closed,โข with the focus now shifting to honoring โคYu Meng Long’s legacy โand supporting his grievingโฃ family.
According to reports, Yu Meng Long wasโ at a party with friends. Aroundโข 4 am, he and two womenโข entered a bedroom and lockedโ the door. Approximately two hours later, around 6 o’clock, friends discovered he had fallen. All attendees were later interrogated by police.
yu Meng long’s personal manager โขstated that the player was not closely associated with the other individualsโ at the party.
In a statement released on the evening of September 16th, Yu โMeng Long’s mother addressed the public, stating,โ “The police โhave investigated and reported to me.” Sheโข explicitly denied conspiracy theories, emphasizing thatโฃ her son’s death was โขthe result of an “accident while drinking” -โ a fall from the building – and not due to any other โฃcause. she also announced the completionโ of his funeral and appealed to the public, stating, “Looking at this event logically, shouldโ notโค guess various.”
the mother’s full statementโ reads: “To friends who care about Yu Meng Long, I am the mother of โYue Meng Long. Right now, I have to face a bigโค pain. The sonโ who loves Yue Meng Long forever because of the accident from drinking and falling into the building. This sudden event made us deeply โfall โคinto sadness. The police have investigated and reported to me. The funeral is finished. I hope everyone will look at โคthis event logically. Should not guess anymore โAnd hope โขto return to a โpeaceful life quickly Even if you are full of Meng Long’s nostalgia But โI willโข try to live my โฃlife my best.Believe that this is what Meng Long wants.โข wish Meng Long,โฃ peaceful in heaven. Thank you again to everyoneโข who has been worried and helping us.”