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Zepa, a popular Japanese content creator, died at age 26<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\u201cZepa has passed away unexpectedly,\u201d read a translated announcement on X, posted on April 5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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The content creator maintained a following of over 1.4 million followers across X, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Zepa, a popular Japanese content creator, has died at age 26.<\/p>\n
\u201cZepa has passed away unexpectedly,\u201d read a translated announcement<\/a> on her X account posted on April 5. \u201cOn behalf of the deceased, I deeply apologize for the abrupt news of their passing.\u00a0The funeral was held privately with only family members in attendance. We sincerely thank you for the kindness and support extended to the deceased during their lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\nZepa \u2014 who maintained a following of over 1.4 million followers across X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, TikTok<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> \u2014\u00a0was known for sharing comedy and lifestyle content online.<\/p>\nThe late content creator was also transparent about her struggles with alcoholism, occasionally sharing posts about her high alcohol intake and messages about trying to cut back. She seemingly last updated her social media accounts on March 31 with a post on X implying that she had \u201calcohol dependency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\nZepa
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Zepa also shared a series of videos to her TikTok page earlier in March, responding to fans\u2019 comments and participating in a viral dance trend.<\/p>\n
Following the news of her death, fans and followers posted tributes online to the late internet personality.<\/p>\n
\u201cI still can’t believe it, but I sincerely pray for your soul’s eternal peace,\u201d penned one.<\/p>\n
\u201cI offer my deepest condolences,\u201d wrote another.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe offer our deepest condolences,\u201d shared a third. \u201cMay you rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.<\/em><\/p>\nRead the original article on People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Zepa, a popular Japanese content creator, died at age 26<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
\u201cZepa has passed away unexpectedly,\u201d read a translated announcement on X, posted on April 5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
The content creator maintained a following of over 1.4 million followers across X, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Zepa, a popular Japanese content creator, has died at age 26.<\/p>\n
\u201cZepa has passed away unexpectedly,\u201d read a translated announcement<\/a> on her X account posted on April 5. \u201cOn behalf of the deceased, I deeply apologize for the abrupt news of their passing.\u00a0The funeral was held privately with only family members in attendance. We sincerely thank you for the kindness and support extended to the deceased during their lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n Zepa \u2014 who maintained a following of over 1.4 million followers across X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, TikTok<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> \u2014\u00a0was known for sharing comedy and lifestyle content online.<\/p>\n The late content creator was also transparent about her struggles with alcoholism, occasionally sharing posts about her high alcohol intake and messages about trying to cut back. She seemingly last updated her social media accounts on March 31 with a post on X implying that she had \u201calcohol dependency.\u201d<\/p>\n Zepa Zepa also shared a series of videos to her TikTok page earlier in March, responding to fans\u2019 comments and participating in a viral dance trend.<\/p>\n Following the news of her death, fans and followers posted tributes online to the late internet personality.<\/p>\n \u201cI still can’t believe it, but I sincerely pray for your soul’s eternal peace,\u201d penned one.<\/p>\n \u201cI offer my deepest condolences,\u201d wrote another.<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for<\/strong> PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a> to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n Zepa \u201cWe offer our deepest condolences,\u201d shared a third. \u201cMay you rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.<\/em><\/p>\n Read the original article on People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Credit: Zepa\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>
Credit: Zepa\/Instagram<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n