Influencer Emmanuelle "Emman" Atienza, the 19-year-old daughter of Filipino TV personality Kim Atienza, has died, her family announced.
Her mother, Felicia Atienza, wrote on Instagram: "She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives and into the lives of everyone who knew her. Emman had a way of making people feel seen and heard, and she wasn’t afraid to share her own journey with mental health. Her authenticity helped so many feel less alone."
According to Los Angeles County medical records, Atienza died at a home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, with the cause of death listed as suicide.
Her mother asked others for "compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life" to honor Emman's memory.
Author's summary: Emman Atienza dies at 19.