Jin Ze Death Update: How did the Chinese star die? Check cause of death amid social media buzz

Jin Ze Cause of Death: The death of Chinese actor Jin Ze sent shockwaves across the country’s entertainment industry, prompting an outpouring of condolences on social media platforms. The 33-year-old actor, whose real name was Zhang Jiawei, passed away at his home in Hangzhou on Thursday (June 4, 2026), his agency Shengshi Guangnian Culture Co., Ltd. said in a statement on Saturday (June 6, 2026) confirming the news, which quickly circulated on Chinese social media.

“We announce with profound sorrow that our contracted actor Jin Ze (Zhang Jiawei) passed away at his home in Hangzhou on June 4, 2026,” the statement read, as quoted by Global Times. “Jin Ze, formerly known as Zhang Jiawei, was born on January 30, 1993, in Weihai, Shandong Province. He was an outstanding young actor and model… We express our deepest grief and extend our sincere condolences to his family.”

Jin Ze’s cause of death

The official cause of Jin Ze’s death has not yet been disclosed. However, citing sources, Singaporean Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao reported that the actor began feeling unwell after returning home from filming in Hengdian on June 4, 2026 (Thursday), and was later found dead.

The statement by the actor’s agency urged the public to refrain from spreading rumors or unverified information and to respect the family’s privacy during this challenging time. Furthermore, it appealed to netizens not to disturb the family as they make funeral arrangements.

Before the agency released its statement, reports of Jin Ze’s death had already begun circulating on Chinese social media, where the news quickly became a top trending topic and attracted widespread attention from fans and insiders of the entertainment industry, according to Global Times.

What do we know about Jin Ze?

Jin Ze, also known by the English name Garvey, was a Chinese model and actor born in Weihai, Shandong Province, China, according to My Drama List.

A graduate of the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, he began his career in the fashion industry and debuted as a model in 2013 before transitioning into acting, according to China News Weekly.

His entry into the entertainment world came in March 2016 when he appeared on the mystery music show "Seeing Your Voice," according to My Drama List. He made his acting debut the following year in the drama "My Fox Fairy Wife," which was broadcast in February 2017. Over the years, he went on to appear in several television dramas, steadily building his presence in the industry.


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In recent years, Jin Ze gained popularity through micro-dramas and short-form dramas, a rapidly growing segment of China's entertainment landscape. His upcoming project, "Waiting for the Flowers to Bloom, Waiting for Your Return," had attracted more than 1.48 million reservations on the Hongguo Short Drama platform prior to his passing, reflecting strong audience anticipation for the release, according to Global Times.