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Japanese YouTuber Zepa Dies at 26, Family Confirms Private Funeral

She had spoken openly about alcoholism and mental-health struggles.

Overview

  • Her death was announced on X on Monday following a private funeral held with only family.
  • No cause of death has been released by those managing her account or family.
  • The creator built an audience of roughly 1.4 million across platforms, including more than 600,000 YouTube subscribers.
  • She was known for Jirai-kei fashion videos, a dark, hyper-girly style, and for livestreamed drink taste tests.
  • Days before the announcement, she posted about alcohol dependency, and her pages have since filled with tributes from fans; her legal name has not been made public.