It's heartbreaking news that's come to light far too late — Chinese actress Xia Yidan, known for her roles in The Legendary Doctor Lu and The Demon Hunters Romance, has sadly passed away.
She was just 24 years old.
Fans first noticed something was wrong during the end credits of The Demon Hunters Romance, where Xia Yidan’s name appeared marked with a box — a quiet industry signal used to indicate when an actor has passed away.
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| Xia Yidan’s Passing Revealed During the Ending Credits of The Demon Hunters Romance |
Shocked and confused, viewers quickly dug deeper, only to discover that the young actress had actually died back in 2023, following a tragic car accident.
Xia Yidan, although still early in her career, had already shown great promise.
She stood in as a body double for Hanikezi and sometimes filled roles behind the scenes in The Demon Hunters Romance.
Her short filmography includes memorable appearances in You in Me (2023), Female Master (2022), and of course, The Legendary Doctor Lu (2022).
A bright, beautiful young woman with a talent that was just beginning to bloom — it's truly heartbreaking to think of all the roles she never got the chance to play.
Rest in peace, Xia Yidan.