Nineteen-year-old content creator Emman Atienza, daughter of TV host Kuya Kim Atienza, was found dead by suicide via ligature hanging at her Los Angeles home on October 22, 2025. Her family confirmed the devastating news, requesting privacy. Atienza had recently shared her struggles with online hate comments and their impact on her mental health.
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