New Delhi: Filipino content creator and social media personality Emmanuel “Emman” Atienza has tragically passed away at the age of 19. He gained a massive following on TikTok, with over 900,000 followers and 273,000 followers on Instagram, where he shared glimpses of his life and personal journey.
The family confirmed his death
His parents, television host Kim Atienza and his wife Felicia, confirmed the heartbreaking news on social media. In her post, she remembered Emman for the joy and love that she brought to everyone around her.
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“It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister, Emman. She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives and the lives of everyone who knew her. Emman had a way of making people feel seen and heard, and she wasn’t afraid to share her own journey with mental health. Her authenticity helped many people feel less alone,” the family said. wrote.
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He concluded his message with a call to honor Emman’s memory through compassion, courage and kindness.
Career and Net Worth
While the family has not disclosed her net worth, Emman has started earning her income through social media, brand partnerships, and online presence. According to a report in Times of India, his net worth is between $120,000 to $250,000.
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the circumstances of his death
According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Emman died by suicide at his home in Los Angeles. She moved to Los Angeles from the Philippines earlier this year.
last social media post
Emman had shared a TikTok video on October 20, just two days before her death, in which she was seen enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, lake swimming and Halloween preparations with friends. She captioned the video: “Life’s been hard lately.”
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Weeks before his passing, Emman had spoken openly about his struggle with authenticity on social media. On Instagram, she shared that she was considering deactivating her TikTok account, as it was becoming harder for her to feel proud of the content she was posting.
“I started posting on TikTok last year as a little diary and exposure therapy because I was so insecure about my looks and personality for a long time,” she wrote on September 1, according to People.
Reflecting on her growth since then, she said, “Not only have I become infinitely more confident, secure, and authentic, but I’ve also met so many amazing people along the way.”
Atienza also revealed the emotional impact of online scrutiny, saying she often felt “anxious” and “terrible” when sharing posts due to negative comments, including death threats and bullying.
“I never really did social media for the money,” she explained. “I did it for fun, self-expression, and community. If I had a paycheck at the end of every month I’d probably tolerate the hate. But my main compensation was always the joy and passion I felt when I posted, which is fading.”
After temporarily deactivating her TikTok account last month to “collect my thoughts, reset my values, and clear the fear from my mind,” Atienza returned to the platform just a week later.
(Discussing suicide can be triggering for some people. But suicides can be prevented. If you are looking for help, some suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-40769002 from Sanjeevini (Delhi based, 10 am – 5.30 pm) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai based, 8 am – 10 pm), +91 Vandrewala Foundation 9999666555 (Mumbai based, 24×7)