Chinese paranormal influencer dies at 24 after car accident

Chinese influencer and paranormal content creator Jiang Xiaorou has died at the age of 24. She passed away on August 10 after being hospitalized for severe injuries sustained in a July 15 car accident. Xiaorou was a passenger in a ride-share vehicle traveling between Liuzhou and Guangzhou when the crash occurred.

Known to her over 1.5 million followers on the Chinese platform Douyin, Xiaorou gained fame by exploring and investigating paranormal phenomena and testing traditional superstitions. Her content often featured explorations of abandoned buildings and ruins, which she claimed held supernatural energies. She actively used her platform to challenge Chinese superstitions and taboos.

Following her death, some social media users resurfaced a controversial video from August 2025 where Xiaorou is seen destroying a statue of Guanyin, a revered figure in Buddhism, with a hammer. In the video, she provocatively stated, "Let's see how long I can live." This act drew criticism for disrespecting a religious symbol.

Speculation arose online, linking the accident to this controversial video. However, Xiaorou's family has urged the public to refrain from such rumors and to respect their loss. "We understand everyone's affection for her... To those who wish to express condolences, we ask that you turn your concern into a wish for peace, so that she remains in everyone's memory with dignity," the family stated.