Wed Dec 04 07:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Beloved Taiwanese Author Qiong Yao Dies at 86
**Taipei, Taiwan** – Celebrated Taiwanese romance novelist Qiong Yao, known for penning iconic works such as “My Fair Princess” (還珠格格) and “Return My Heart” (情深深雨濛濛), was found dead at her home in Tamsui on December 4th. She was 86 years old.
Police confirmed her death, with preliminary investigations ruling out foul play. While initial reports suggested suicide, a statement released by her family later clarified the circumstances, sharing a message written by Qiong Yao before her passing. The statement expressed a wish for her loved ones’ health and happiness.
Qiong Yao’s works catapulted numerous actors to stardom, including Ruby Lin, Fan Bingbing, Zhao Wei, and Alec Su. Her prolific career spanned decades, with her novels and television adaptations captivating audiences across Asia. In recent years, she had largely withdrawn from public life. The timing of her death follows the recent passing of composer Liu Jiachang, who created the music for one of Qiong Yao’s last published songs, adding to the poignancy of the situation. Her death comes just days after a personal post mourning her late husband, Ping Xintao.
The news of Qiong Yao’s passing has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among her countless fans who cherished her romantic stories and enduring legacy.
First Piper 