On August 9th, mainland Chinese singer Jie Yajiao, who had previously served as a judge on the show “Starlight Avenue”, passed away suddenly at the age of 48. Her funeral was held quietly on the 12th. The exact cause of her death has not been disclosed by her family, who only mentioned that she had fallen ill in February this year, leading to speculations that it might be related to cancer.
Jie Yajiao, known for her roles as a judge on “Starlight Avenue” and for winning the national vocal competition organized by CCTV in the national ethnic singing category, had several well-known songs to her name, including “Ideal Voyage,” “Memories of Spring,” “Distant Thoughts,” and “Mother’s Call”.
On August 9th, Jie Yajiao’s sister posted an obituary on social media, expressing her sorrow over her sister’s passing. She revealed that her sister had passed away early in the morning around 6 o’clock, stating, “She has found a different way to love us. We will be sisters in our next life,” conveying her deep grief.
While Jie Yajiao’s family has chosen not to disclose the exact cause of her death, only mentioning her illness in February, the news of her passing after just half a year has left many shocked. Speculations about cancer being the cause of her death have circulated online, although the specifics remain unknown. In July, Jie Yajiao shared a song on social media for students taking the college entrance examination, but she did not make a public appearance. It is believed that she was undergoing treatment at a hospital during that time.
Following the news of Jie Yajiao’s passing, netizens expressed their condolences, stating, “She was only 48 years old, it’s truly regrettable. May she rest in peace.”