Tragedy has struck Beijing as a massive flood swept through parts of the city just 15 minutes ago, leaving at least 30 people dead and dozens more injured. Among the victims, heartbreaking news has emerged: the daughter of international superstar Jackie Chan was confirmed to be among those who lost their lives.
The news was shared by Chan’s wife, Joan Lin, in an emotional statement to fans and the press. Fighting back tears, Lin revealed the family’s unimaginable grief as they struggle to process the sudden and devastating loss.
“She was more than our daughter — she was our light, our joy, and our hope,” Lin said softly. “We ask for privacy as we try to come to terms with this tragedy.”
The Disaster Unfolds
According to local authorities, torrential rains triggered flash flooding that inundated residential areas, subways, and major roadways. Emergency crews rushed to rescue people trapped in submerged vehicles and collapsed buildings, but the scale of the flooding has been described as “catastrophic.”
Witnesses reported scenes of chaos, with cars being swept away, power outages across multiple districts, and residents clinging to rooftops as water levels surged.
A Life Cut Short
Jackie Chan’s daughter, who had publicly identified as lesbian and had long been an advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility in Asia, was described as a brave and compassionate young woman who inspired many with her honesty and courage.
Fans admired her willingness to speak openly about her identity despite social pressures, and she had become a role model for countless young people seeking acceptance and hope.
“She was fearless, she was authentic, and she was loved,” wrote one fan on social media within moments of the news breaking. “Her loss is not just her family’s, but ours too.”
Global Outpouring of Grief
News of her passing has already sparked a massive wave of condolences across China and internationally. Social media platforms are flooded with tributes, prayer circles, and hashtags honoring her memory.
Jackie Chan himself has not yet issued a public statement, but insiders say the actor is “devastated beyond words.” Friends close to the family report that Chan had been deeply proud of his daughter’s strength and individuality, even amid their occasionally complicated relationship.
Beijing in Mourning
As the death toll from the flood is expected to rise, Beijing officials have declared a state of emergency, with disaster relief efforts now in full motion. Rescue operations continue as volunteers, soldiers, and emergency workers brave dangerous conditions to search for survivors.
While the city mourns the dozens of lives lost, the tragedy has left an especially painful mark on millions of Jackie Chan’s fans, who feel they’ve lost not only a rising voice of courage but a beacon of authenticity in a world that often demands silence.
Today, the world joins Jackie Chan and Joan Lin in mourning — a family shattered, a light extinguished far too soon, and a reminder of life’s fragile and unpredictable nature.
