Celebrity Suicide

The tragic suicide of a famous star that shocked the nation and ignited a debate on media ethics.

1. Ruan Lingyu Suicide Case

2. Jurisdiction: Republic of China (1935-03-08)
3. Original Case: 阮玲玉自杀案
4. VictimsLingyu RuanDefendantsJishan TangPlaintiffsDamin ZhangDefense AttorneysWu ChengyuJiang YipingInstitutionsShanghai District CourtLianhua Film CompanyShanghai Municipal Police
5. Case Tags: Criminal Adultery and Defamation;Celebrity Suicide;Media Sensationalism;Historical Chinese Legal Precedent