Singer Wen Ya-wen fulfills last wish with ashes of beloved dog
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Taiwanese singer Wen Ya-wen's beloved dog, U-Mei, passed away after a decade of companionship due to heart disease.
- Wen Ya-wen is deeply saddened by the loss, describing it as "impermanence" that "always comes unexpectedly."
- To fulfill a long-held wish, Wen Ya-wen had U-Mei's ashes made into a necklace, which she wore on a recent trip to Thailand.
Taiwanese singer Wen Ya-wen is mourning the loss of her "dog daughter," U-Mei, who died recently after a decade of companionship. U-Mei succumbed to heart disease, leaving the beloved singer heartbroken and struggling to cope with the grief.
"Impermanence always comes unexpectedly," Wen Ya-wen lamented, expressing the suddenness of the loss. The singer considered U-Mei her "dog daughter" and the sudden departure has left her in deep sorrow. She has been unable to accept the loss, constantly reminding herself that U-Mei is still with her in a different form.
Wen Ya-wen had a long-held wish to travel abroad with U-Mei. However, the complex quarantine procedures for pets and her busy work schedule had always prevented them from fulfilling this dream. Tragically, their first and only international trip together was realized posthumously, with Wen Ya-wen carrying U-Mei's ashes.
Impermanence always comes unexpectedly.
Following U-Mei's cremation, Wen Ya-wen had her ashes transformed into a necklace, which she now wears constantly. She recently traveled to Thailand wearing the necklace, finally fulfilling the promise she made to her cherished companion. "U-Mei, Mom has done what she promised you. U-Mei, Mom is bringing you home," she shared emotionally, conveying her deep affection and longing for her pet.
To help process her grief, Wen Ya-wen took a temporary leave from a program and plans to continue her work as usual, hoping to channel her emotions into her career and heal from the pain of losing her beloved pet.
U-Mei, Mom has done what she promised you. U-Mei, Mom is bringing you home.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.