The passing of Zhu Yuanyuan, an outstanding actress of the National Theatre of China, has caused deep grief and reluctance among colleagues in the performing arts industry and the general public. In recent days, colleagues in the industry and her fans have expressed their condolences and endless remembrance in various forms such as text and images on social media and other platforms. The words are full of respect for her superb artistic attainments and noble artistic ethics.
However, while the public was immersed in the sincere remembrance of the deceased, some self-media accounts took advantage of the public attention and did not hesitate to break the moral bottom line to fabricate and spread false information related to Zhu Yuanyuan. Some self-media also used AI tools to write articles, but failed to distinguish the fictitious content generated by AI and published it online.
The reporter interviewed an insider from the China National Theatre and learned that the so-called "Zhu Yuanyuan's will" widely circulated on the Internet is completely fabricated, and the description of her illness is also seriously inaccurate. Contents such as "the last letter to her husband", "the will to her daughter", "scattering the ashes into the sea where the filming took place", "donating corneas", "donating all inheritance", "donating performance notes", etc. are all imaginary fabrications.
Various false information spread on the Internet
This attempt to exploit public emotions to fabricate lies, exploit the deceased, and grab traffic is not only a brutal violation of the dignity of the deceased, but will also cause further harm to the families who are suffering from the pain of losing their loved ones.
Zhu Yuanyuan kept a low profile throughout her life, never hyped herself up, and did not disclose her illness to the outside world. She finally bid farewell to the world in a very peaceful way. Her family also fully respected her wishes and kept her funeral simple and low-key.
Regarding this artist who is so beloved by everyone, please do not disturb her soul in an inappropriate manner, and do not fabricate false information to deceive the public.
We also urge all netizens to improve their ability to discern information and keep a clear mind. Do not believe in or forward the so-called "inside information" and "exclusive revelations" that are flooding the Internet, especially those involving the privacy and dignity of the deceased, if there is no clear and authoritative source of information to support it.
Only by upholding the utmost respect and reverence for the deceased, treating online information with caution, and consciously resisting false and harmful content, can we jointly maintain the foundation of integrity and good atmosphere in cyberspace, so that the deceased can rest in peace and the living can find comfort. We should bid farewell to this performing artist who warmed people's hearts with his art with pure remembrance.
