Emman Atienza, the 19-year-old daughter of Filipino TV host Kim "Kuya Kim" Atienza, was found dead in her Los Angeles home.
According to Los Angeles County records, she died by ligature hanging on Wednesday, 22 October.
The Atienza family described Emman as "a compassionate young woman who 'brought joy, laughter, and love' to everyone around her.
The family, including Kim, his wife Feli, and their children Jose and Eliana, shared a statement on Instagram on Friday, 24 October, asking the public to remember Emman by honoring her memory and to "carry forward the qualities she lived by: compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life.
Author's summary: Emman Atienza, a 19-year-old mental health advocate, has passed away.