Chen Yingjie Passes Away at 72! Once Stricken by Stroke and Dementia, Her Hit 'Hai Hai Ren Sheng' Becomes a Final Legacy, Last Statement Revealed

Sad news has emerged from Taiwan's music scene. Chen Yingjie, the veteran Hokkien singer renowned for her powerful voice and bold personality—affectionately known as the 'Diva of the Music Scene'—passed away on August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Taipei. Well-known host Yu Mei-ren later released a statement on her behalf, conveying Chen's final farewell and gratitude to her fans and the public.

Chen Yingjie's health in her later years had long been a subject of public concern. In 2019, she was reported to have suffered a minor stroke. Subsequently, she was sentenced to three years and two months in prison for inciting the forgery of negotiable instruments. Before her incarceration in August 2023, her family revealed she was already suffering from moderate Alzheimer's disease and had difficulty with daily living.

Shortly after entering prison, Chen suffered acute kidney failure and sepsis, requiring intubation and admission to the intensive care unit in critical condition. She was later granted medical parole. After her condition stabilized slightly, she continued to undergo dialysis three times a week, each session lasting about three and a half hours.

Her friend Chen Kai-lun shared details of her treatment, and Golden Horse Award-winning actress Yang Kuei-mei mentioned in July 2026 that she had visited Chen in the hospital in May. At that time, Chen was unable to speak or express herself normally and was in a severely disabled physical state. She was repeatedly hospitalized in the ICU due to infections and ultimately succumbed to her illness.

Building the Legacy of the 'Diva of the Music Scene' with 'Feng Fei Sha' and 'Hai Hai Ren Sheng'

Looking back on Chen Yingjie's career, she released numerous iconic hits in the 1980s, including 'Tian Ya Zhao Ai Ren,' 'Xin Shi Shui Ren Zhi,' 'Qi Dai Zai Xiang Hui,' 'Feng Fei Sha,' 'Hai Hai Ren Sheng,' 'Ye Hua,' 'Hu Wo Zui,' and 'Po Lang Ren Sheng.' Her songs deeply portrayed the emotional highs and lows of life.

Among them, 'Feng Fei Sha' achieved astonishing sales, surpassing one million copies at the time. With her uniquely powerful and soulful voice, combined with her generous and bold personality, she earned deep respect from peers and fans alike, solidifying her unshakable status as the 'Diva of the Music Scene' in Taiwan's pop music history.

Final Statement: Yu Mei-ren Delivers Chen's Message of Gratitude to Fans

After Chen Yingjie's passing, Yu Mei-ren released a statement to the public, writing emotionally: 'Dear friends: The rocket has come. The rocket is so bright. When I turned back to say goodbye, I realized life is a beautiful and peaceful painting of ten thousand lights. Thank you for your love. Life is wonderful. Music is beautiful. I am honored to have left behind many songs of life, to continue accompanying people's hearts. Thank you.'

This statement marks the end of Chen Yingjie's remarkable and turbulent musical journey. The classic hits she leaves behind will continue to resonate deeply in the hearts of countless fans.