Heartfelt tributes are flooding social media for Emman Atienza, a popular TikTok creator and the daughter of Filipino TV presenter Kim Atienza, who has died at the age of 19.
The family confirmed the devastating news in a statement shared online, describing Emman as a light in their lives who touched everyone around her.
Family confirms Emman’s “unexpected passing”
In a post featuring a series of photos of Emman, her family wrote: “It’s with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister, Emman. She brought so much joy, laughter, and love into our lives and into the lives of everyone who knew her.”
They continued: “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.”
The family ended their message with a touching request to honor her legacy: “To honor Emman’s memory, we hope you carry forward the qualities she lived by, compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life.”
Fans mourn TikTok star known for her warmth and positivity
Following news of her death, fans have flooded Emman’s social media pages with tributes, remembering her as “bubbly,” “fun-loving,” and “a bright light.”
Under one of her recent Instagram posts, shared just a week ago, followers left messages of disbelief and grief.
“Can’t believe you’re gone,” one wrote. “You were always present, silly, fun-loving, bubbly, and a light to be around. RIP Emman.”
Another added: “This is all just a dream. I will miss you so much.”
A third commented: “She was so pure… I’m so sorry.”
Her recent posts showed glimpses of her vibrant life, from relaxing by a pool and skateboarding to climbing rocks and sharing childhood photos. In one post, she reflected on her early years with the caption: “This post is dedicated to my childhood and the zoo that raised me.”
Her final post, shared just three days before her death, was a video montage of memories with friends. “This video got restricted on tt,” she captioned it. “Does this go hard [sic]?”
Remembering Emman Atienza
Emman was the daughter of longtime Filipino television host and weatherman Kim Atienza and his wife, entrepreneur Felicia Hung. She was also the granddaughter of former Manila mayor Lito Atienza.
According to medical records from Los Angeles County, Emman died at a home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 23. She had reportedly moved to the city in August, as reported by the GMA Network.
Friends, family, and followers continue to share memories and condolences online, remembering Emman as a young woman who radiated kindness and connection, both in person and through her growing online presence.