Chinese Douyin livestreamer dies after drinking too much alcohol, too quickly


Wang’s death once again turns the spotlight on how some livestreamers perform dangerous stunts to earn more monetary ‘gifts’ from viewers. — Photos: Screengrab from 水娃说事/YouTube

A livestreamer in China lost drinking battles against other streamers and then lost his life after drinking yet more alcohol as a forfeit.

The livestreamer based in Jiangsu surnamed Wang, but more popularly known by his online moniker Brother Three Thousand, was found dead in his apartment on May 16, a friend said to Chinese media.

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