Chinese Internet users mourn the death of gamer “Fat Cat”

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The suicide of a young Chinese gamer known online as “Fat Cat” has sparked a wave of grief and anger among Internet users.

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• Liu made his living through “game boosting,” or playing video games on behalf of others.

• Liu reportedly met Tan through the mobile game Honor of Kings in 2022 before they met in person in late 2023. He reportedly lived frugally to support his girlfriend’s financial needs and business dreams.

• Although Tan had promised to marry Liu by the end of 2024, she separated from him in April, arguing that he could not offer her emotional value.

• To win her back, Liu traveled from central Hunan province to Chongqing and asked her to live with him. When she refused, he allegedly transferred 66,000 yuan ($1,147) into her account.

• On April 11, Liu jumped from the Shibanpo Yangtze River Bridge in Chongqing and died. His body was found 12 days later.

• Liu’s sister claims that her brother transferred a total of 510,000 yuan ($70,635) to Tan over the course of their two-year relationship.

• Tan apologized online for her role in Liu’s death, but was accused of a lack of sincerity.

• After details of his suicide became known, netizens began sending food and flowers to the bridge where Liu died.

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• Liu’s suicide was compared to that of WePhone founder Su Xiangmao in 2017. He also took his own life after being blackmailed by his ex-wife.

What’s next:

If you or someone you know is at risk of self-harm, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers 24-hour support at 1-800-273-8255.

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