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Taiwanese influencer and former nurse Iris Hsieh Yu-hsin died while reportedly working with local film director and rapper Namewee in Malaysia
According to Sin Chew Daily, Hsieh died of a heart attack. Her body was reportedly found in a bathtub in a hotel room in Kuala Lumpur on 22 October.
Her manager, Chris, said her parents are currently in Malaysia to arrange her funeral. They are considering further investigation into her cause of death, as they find it hard to believe their healthy and physically fit daughter could have died from a sudden medical issue.
Dang Wangi police chief ACP Sazalee Adam confirmed that Namewee, whose real name is Wee Meng Chee, is linked to Hsieh's death, according to the Chinese daily.
Wee was reportedly meeting Hsieh at the hotel to discuss a music video shoot and alerted the authorities after finding her unconscious.
He was later arrested for drug possession and tested positive for amphetamines, methamphetamine, ketamine, and THC.
In a statement on Instagram yesterday, 2 November, Wee denied taking any drugs and claimed that the ambulance took an hour to arrive to assist Hsieh.
While authorities investigate the cause of death, here are six things you need to know about Hsieh:
1. She had a big social media following
Hsieh boasted 540,000 and 350,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, respectively.
Her last video, posted on 19 October, shows her dancing in a swim suit with five other influencers.
She often shared humorous and provocative content, and some of her videos, included hashtags promoting an online gambling platform.
2. She marketed herself as Taiwan's No. 1 OnlyFans creator
According to Sin Chew Daily, she rose to Internet fame in 2019 for her risqué outfits, which led her to release a personal photo album titled Angel Heart and boosted her online celebrity status.
In 2022, she started an OnlyFans account. She claimed to be the No. 1 creator on the platform in Taiwan, ranking in the top 0.05%.
3. She was known as the Nurse Goddess among her fans
The 31-year-old graduated in nursing from the Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology (CTUST), reported China Press.
In the past, netizens questioned whether she actually held a nursing licence. In response, she posted a photo of herself in a nurse's uniform with her certification, writing, "Why do you doubt me?"
4. She lost the tip of her ring finger
According to Taiwanese media outlet NOWNews, Hsieh lost the tip of her right ring finger as a teenager.
The incident occurred while she was working at her family's factory, where a hydraulic machine crushed her finger.
She was rushed to hospital for surgery to reattach the fingertip, but two days later, the finger turned black, and doctors had to amputate it.
"Luckily, it wasn't the middle finger," she joked, "Otherwise, how would I argue with people in the future?"
5. She was once pursued by a CEO surnamed Wang
In July, Hsieh made headlines when she revealed that a high-profile CEO, surnamed Wang, pursued her, sparking widespread speculation about his identity, reported ET Today.
She claimed that Wang had pursued her five years earlier but that she eventually turned him down, saying she wanted to follow a different path.
She described Wang as a gentlemanly and generous person, unlike the negative image often associated with him.
She had hoped that by sharing her story, people could see different facets of humanity instead of focusing only on negative labels.
6. Her friends have denied that she was an escort and drug user
In an Instagram Story, her manager, Chris, denied allegations that Hsieh was an escort or that she frequently took drugs at a specific establishment.
Chris said that Hsieh's family has hired a lawyer to take legal action against those spreading defamatory statements about their late daughter, reported China Press.
Meanwhile, model and OnlyFans creator Sprite, a close friend of Hsieh, also denied the allegations, saying Hsieh never engaged in any improper activities.
She demanded that those spreading the rumours present evidence to support their claims.
