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| Stand-up comedian "Tian Can" was discovered dead on the rooftop of her apartment this morning, coincidentally on her birthday. (Image / Screenshot from Tian Can's SNS) |
Taiwan's comedy scene was rocked by devastating news today as stand-up comedian 'Tian Can' was found dead on the rooftop of her apartment building on the morning of 17th.
Emergency services arrived swiftly after a tip-off, but sadly, she was already gone. The exact cause of death remains unclear at the time of writing.
The incident hit even harder when fans noticed her Instagram had just posted a photo featuring her holding a soft Anpanman doll, along with the haunting caption: "A good ex should be like they’re dead."
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The soundtrack she used? LaLa Hsu’s heartbreak ballad “Ending Here.” Many believe this post might’ve been scheduled in advance—possibly a final message.
What’s especially gut-wrenching is that today was her birthday. A day meant for celebration has become a day of grief.
Just hours before the tragedy, the Comedy Plus fan page had posted a birthday shoutout to her. By nightfall, condolences flooded the same comment section instead.
Her last public appearance on Facebook was a tribute to fellow comedian Quan Le, who passed away earlier this year.
That tribute post now feels eerily full circle, as it’s turned into her final farewell.
Quan Le, whose real name was Lee Tsu-Le, died in March at the age of 32. The two shared a close bond, both having roots in the stand-up scene.
'Tian Can' had reposted the club’s tribute to Quan with the simple message: “Call Luo Jin.” At the time, it just seemed emotional. Now it reads like a farewell coded in pain.
Her close friend and fellow comedian, He Rong, was so shaken by the news that he cancelled his show on short notice.
Fans who turned up were met with a message of apology and grief.
Comedy crew Satire Satair released a brief statement: "We have received the news and we are truly heartbroken. Out of respect for the family, we will not comment further at this moment."
It’s not just her circle who are grieving.
Netizens flooded social media with emotional reactions—many grappling with guilt for not saying happy birthday in time, others reflecting on the darker side of entertainers.
“Do people who make others laugh always carry the deepest sorrow?” one comment read. “Rest easy, queen of laughs,” said another.
Though her career wasn’t the most mainstream, her influence on the underground comedy circuit was undeniable.
She had a raw edge and brutally honest humour that many found both refreshing and cathartic.
Today’s tragedy reminds us once again that behind humour often lies hidden pain.
Her final words, subtle yet piercing, now echo across social platforms as fans and fellow performers try to make sense of the loss.