35-year-old former member of Korean group 'EXO' and Chinese-Canadian star Kris Wu was sentenced to 13 years in 2021 for involvement in a sexual assault case. Recently, shocking rumors surfaced that he had 'died in prison,' with the news quickly spreading online and sparking widespread astonishment and heated discussion.
According to reports, a member of a Taiwanese business group broke the news, claiming they had maintained contact with Kris Wu's family but have suddenly lost touch recently, leading many to suspect there might be more to the story. However, some netizens have questioned the authenticity of the news, pointing out that Kris Wu is a Canadian national, his parents divorced early, his mother lives in Canada, and he is estranged from his father—raising doubts about the claim of 'family out of contact.'
The rumors of Kris Wu's death first surfaced on overseas Chinese-language forums, where a user claiming to be a 'cellmate' commented, 'It's true, I lived in the same prison as him,' and asserted that Kris Wu 'passed away suddenly,' hinting at possible prison violence. Other statements have suggested that Kris Wu may have 'been on a long-term hunger strike' leading to physical deterioration, making the situation even more mysterious. As of now, Chinese authorities and relevant agencies have yet to respond to the incident.
News source: Liberty Times Entertainment