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Emmanuelle “Emman” Atienza, an influencer with more than 900,000 followers on TikTok has died at the age of 19
Her parents, TV personality Kim Atienza and his wife Felicia, confirmed the news, writing, “She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives and into the lives of everyone who knew her”
Emman’s cause of death was later reported by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner
Filipino influencer Emmanuelle “Emman” Atienza’s has died at age 19.
Her mother Felicia confirmed the sad news of her daughter’s death in an Instagram post on Oct. 24, writing, “It’s with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister, Emman.”
“She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives and into the lives of everyone who knew her,” the caption continued, paired with multiple photos of Emman through the years.
The message shared, “Emman had a way of making people feel seen and heard, and she wasn’t afraid to share her own journey with mental health. Her authenticity helped so many feel less alone.”
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Emman Atienza
“To honor Emman’s memory, we hope you carry forward the qualities she lived by: compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life,” the post, which was signed by the late influencer’s parents and siblings Jose and Eliana, concluded.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed to PEOPLE that the late content creator died by suicide.
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Emman had recently moved to Los Angeles from her native the Philippines over the summer, according to Deadline. She was at her home in L.A. when she died, the outlet reported.
Emman candidly discussed her mental health on social media, writing in an Instagram post in January that she was determined to “make changes” in her life, and found that her experiences resonated with thousands of people online.
She would also voice her political beliefs on TikTok, and would regularly push back against conservative values in her native country, admitting in a post in August that such beliefs would sometimes result in her being criticized online.
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Emman Atienza
Emman’s more recent Instagram posts included multiple snaps showing her rock climbing, traveling, hanging out with friends and more.
Filipino actress Andrea Brillantes was among the many paying tribute to Emman in the comments section of the late content creator’s family’s post.
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Emman Atienza
She wrote, “Emman was such a ball of sunshine po 😔 My deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending you my prayers. 🤍”
Filipino actress and model Heart Evangelista added, “She was pure 🥹🙏🏻 I’m so sorry …”
PEOPLE has attempted to contact Emman’s family for a tribute.
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