Liz Lin Ruoyu Dead at 36: Fans and Friends Mourn Taiwan Beauty Influencer and Singer
Jordan Collins here. Okay, I’ll explain, but try to keep up: Taiwanese beauty creator Liz Lin Ruoyu has died at 36, and yes, her husband confirmed it on Instagram on Aug. 10.
You probably should already know the basics, so let’s get them straight. Liz Lin Ruoyu was a Taiwanese beauty influencer whose public Instagram presence stretches back to 2012. She amassed more than 144,000 followers by sharing makeup, style, and glimpses of her life, and she didn’t see herself as a distant influencer but as a friend to her fans. Her husband posted a message in Chinese on Aug. 10 announcing her death; he did not disclose a cause of death. That message described Liz as “a girl with a smile, sunshine and love” and emphasized her curiosity, gentle care for small animals, and refined creative eye.
Yes, this matters beyond fan grief. Influencers like Liz shape tastes and trends; she cultivated a loyal following by responding personally to messages, which her husband noted as evidence she genuinely cared about her audience. He also announced her verified Instagram account will remain active so followers can preserve memories and continue to remember her work and warmth. That’s important when you consider how social media now acts as digital memorial space and public archive for creators’ legacies.
Worthy of note: Liz was more than beauty tutorials. In 2022 she released a single titled “Mist,” marking a move into music. That dual creative life—beauty content plus a foray into singing—gave her a broader cultural footprint than many micro-celebrities who stick strictly to one lane.
Her death prompted immediate tributes from peers. Nancy Tsai, a lifestyle podcaster and longtime friend of 15 years, posted a translated message on Instagram reflecting on their shared memories and support through life’s ups and downs. Tsai’s post, shared Aug. 10, asked that Liz be imagined smiling in whatever comes next. Other creators and followers reacted with condolences and memories, underscoring the communal nature of influencer culture where audiences often feel very personally connected.
Let’s be clear: verified accounts and public announcements like the one from Liz’s husband are the only reliable public confirmations of her death so far. No official cause has been provided, and responsible reporting demands we stick to what’s confirmed rather than speculate. The husband’s translated statement is the primary source for the personal details about her temperament and how she wanted her online presence preserved.
Now for context you might have skimmed past: Liz’s Instagram presence beginning in 2012 places her among the earlier generation of beauty creators from Asia who harnessed image-focused platforms to build careers. Her aesthetic and engagement strategy—replying to messages, treating followers like friends—helped maintain durable relevance in a crowded space. That model is now conventional, but it’s worth mentioning because it explains why the news has resonated across Taiwan’s online communities and beyond.
What to watch next: fans will likely continue using her Instagram as a memorial site, colleagues may share more memories or tributes, and if the family chooses to disclose further details regarding her passing we’ll report them. For now, the record shows an artist and creator whose warmth and craft earned both devotion and public grief.
There. That’s the update you needed, delivered with minimal hand-holding but ample facts. Glad I could clear that up for you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Instagram (public posts by husband and Nancy Tsai)
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
