Model, 22, worked to death
23 May – 22-year-old model Ai Weiwei from Fu Zhou has passed away on 14 May 2011 from mixed lineage acute leukaemia, according to Buzz Pingtanese website as reported by China Buzz.
It was reported that according to a doctor, her leukaemia is likely linked to radiation from strong lights in the film studio over extended periods of time.
On 16 May, Ai's microblog released the tragic news that deputy general manager of Julong Movie & TV Media and model Ai Weiwei, died in a hospital of Fujian, from mixed lineage acute leukemia (MAL), due to overworking.
Julong Movie & TV Media also announced her death news on their official website, and stated that Ai Weiwei did not want too many media to reproduce her works and information, so she could rest in peace.
On the afternoon of 20 May, the agent of Ai's, Zhu Xing confirmed Ai's death. Before her death, Ai gave her microblog's account and password to Zhu and entrusted Zhu to publish the news after she died.
Online response to her tragic death is mostly related to her young age. There are calls for a better balance between work and leisure, according to various websites that reported her demise.
