The Chinese famous internet celebrity Ao Qier, with over 3 million fans, recently passed away at the young age of 36, sparking widespread attention. Reports online suggest that Ao Qier died after a dispute with his girlfriend on the road, leading to fatal injuries. However, his family has raised doubts about the circumstances surrounding his tragic death.
On October 3rd, Ao Qier’s sister posted a statement using his account “272 Ao Qier,” questioning the cause of his death. Earlier, the police had ruled out homicide. Ao Qier’s friend, Chen Gang (alias), in an interview with Jimo News reporter, mentioned that Ao Qier died after falling from a car at night. Chen Gang stated that the family has been questioning whether Ao Qier “jumped from the car” that night.
According to Chen Gang’s account based on Ao Qier’s girlfriend’s testimony, on the night of September 20th, she drove to the “272 Station” (established by Ao Qier) to pick up items and encountered Ao Qier waiting for a ride to Xilinhot City. That night, with only two of them in the car, around 10 pm, a romantic dispute led to Ao Qier jumping off the vehicle, traveling at a speed of 40 kilometers per hour, which resulted in his death.
In the statement on October 3rd, Ao Qier’s sister questioned why his girlfriend (involved party) did not immediately call the police or ambulance but had a friend take Ao Qier to the hospital. Ao Qier’s relatives were informed of the incident on September 21st and reported it to the police at 3 am. Subsequently, the public security authorities issued a notice excluding homicide. Additionally, in the statement, Ao Qier’s sister mentioned that pressure had been exerted on the family to cremate Ao Qier’s body shortly after the incident, with attempts even made to covertly transfer the remains, leading to threats against the family.
The unusual events have led the family to doubt whether Ao Qier indeed jumped from the car himself, prompting them to request authorities to reopen the investigation and uncover more truths.
Earlier, according to Jimo News, on September 24th, the account “272 Ao Qier” released Ao Qier’s obituary, stating, “Ao Qier passed away on September 21st at 9 am due to ineffective treatment, at the age of 36.”
Ao Qier’s friend, Chen Gang, later disclosed to Jimo News that during the obituary announcement, the account was not under the control of Ao Qier’s family, indicating that the obituary was not issued by the family. On October 1st, Ao Qier’s sister, through the “272 Ao Qier” account, released a video explaining that the account had been operated by Ao Qier’s former business partner, implying that the previous obituary was not from the family. However, the account has now returned to the family, and the obituary released in September is no longer accessible.
Currently, Ao Qier has not been cremated, and his body remains at the funeral home, as doubts persist regarding the reasons and details of his death. Chen Gang mentioned that further forensic examinations on Ao Qier’s remains are scheduled around October 8th to uncover the truth.
Moreover, as recounted by Chen Gang, Ao Qier and his girlfriend were not only lovers but also business partners. They established a romantic relationship in October last year and collaborated on various projects. On October 3rd, Jimo News reporters attempted to contact Ao Qier’s girlfriend multiple times but received no response.
Public information shows that Ao Qier’s full name is Ulijiao Ao Qier, born on January 17, 1990. Ao Qier, known for his Mongolian background, humorous short videos, and natural language style, was beloved by fans. Besides sharing ethnic culture and daily life, he often conveyed positive energy and life philosophy on social platforms, amassing a wide fan base. Ao Qier had 3.24 million followers on his Douyin account “272 Ao Qier.”
The last video Ao Qier released was on September 20th, where he introduced his “Ao Qier 272 Station” opening. The purpose of establishing the station was to provide more convenience for local herdsmen, create more job opportunities, host more out-of-town tourists, and attract more people to visit the grasslands.