Taiwanese writer Chiung Yao, whose romance novels were wildly popular in the Chinese-speaking world, has died, authorities said on Dec 4. She was 86. Photo: AFP
Famed Taiwanese romance novelist Chiung Yao has died in a suspected suicide on Dec 4. She was 86.
According to the local police and fire department, she was found dead at her residence in New Taipei City. Her 63-year-old son from her first marriage reportedly told Taiwanese media that she left a farewell note.
