TikToker Annie Niu pretends to be her dead twin every holiday. Here is why?

A TikTok user poses as her dead twin every Christmas for grandparents who are unaware of her death. Earlier this week, Annie Niu shared a TikTok video that quickly gained popularity, with more than 8 million views, 2 million likes, and thousands of comments.

In the video, Niu can be seen impersonating her deceased sister while contacting her grandparents during the holidays. She said that her unnamed sister passed away three years ago as a result of meningitis, an illness that can surround the brain or spinal cord and be deadly. Niu said she poses as her sister and keeps them unaware to save her grandparents from suffering.

Many viewers expressed sympathy and understanding in response to her video, which drew many touching responses. One user commented on her story as "heartbreaking yet heartwarming," while another praised Annie for being "so selfless".


Nevertheless, many other netizens also questioned her for lying to her grandparents.



As a result of this, Niu shared a new video on Sunday, defending her stance with her 98.6k followers. In the video, she said that her grandparents were very attached to the twins and would not be able to handle the shock. That's why she's worried about their health and has decided not to tell them about her twin's death.

The TikToker claimed that it was part of her culture to shield the elderly from the shocking news. She added that she dreams about her and that acting like her sister while guarding her grandparents helps her find healing.

FAQs:

1. What happened to Annie Niu’s sister?
   Annie Niu’s sister died three years ago due to meningitis.
2. How many followers did Annie Niu have on TikTok?
   Annie Niu has 98.5K followers and 6.5 million likes on TikTok.