On May 21, mainland Chinese actor Xin Baiqing confirmed the passing of his wife Zhu Yuanyuan due to cancer on May 17, at the age of 51. Xin Baiqing made the announcement on Weibo, expressing the heartbreaking news. Friends within the entertainment industry expressed disbelief, with actor Huang Xiaoming, who recently collaborated with Zhu Yuanyuan in the drama “The City Awaits,” stating that he never knew about her battle with cancer and was deeply saddened by her passing.
Huang Xiaoming mourned Zhu Yuanyuan, praising her for her strength and optimism during their recent collaboration. He mentioned that despite her illness, she never spoke about her cancer diagnosis, always facing everything with a smile. Huang Xiaoming commended Zhu Yuanyuan for her kindness and expressed his pride in sharing the same hometown of Qingdao with her, affectionately calling her “dear sister Yuanyuan, we will always love you and miss you.”
Reportedly, Zhu Yuanyuan was diagnosed with cancer while filming the movie “A Small Red Flower” in 2020. Some sources indicated that she had colon or ovarian cancer. Despite her illness, she never publicly disclosed her condition in the past five years and continued working in the industry.
Four days after Zhu Yuanyuan’s passing, Xin Baiqing released a “farewell” announcement on May 21, commemorating his wife’s fight against cancer for nearly five years. He described her as someone who faced difficulties with determination, confidence, and a love for life, spreading joy and warmth to those around her. Keywords like “cancer,” “five years,” “determination,” and “confidence” resonated with Zhu Yuanyuan’s strong and resolute character.
Born in 1974, Zhu Yuanyuan graduated from the Acting Department of the Central Academy of Drama in 1997. Her acting career started in 1995 with the TV drama “One Meter Sunshine” starring Chen Daoming and Xu Fan, where she played the role of a nanny. Over the years, she appeared in various TV dramas such as “Romantic Things,” “Nine Phoenix in My Family,” “Ocean Paradise,” “Farewell,” as well as stage plays like “Raging Winds,” “Four Generations Under One Roof,” and “The Grand Mansion.” Zhu Yuanyuan married Xin Baiqing in May 2006, and they have a daughter who is around 17 years old.
During the recent Labor Day holiday, Zhu Yuanyuan promoted her participation in the new drama “The City Awaits,” starring Huang Xiaoming and Zhao Liying. Tragically, just days after her promotion, the sad news of her passing emerged, leaving many in sorrow. Her Weibo post about “The City Awaits” became her final social media update, with her character “Gao Xuemei” in the drama marking her last role in her acting career.