Here are 2 famous actresses from China died at 26:
Barbara Yung (May 7, 1959 Hong Kong-May 14, 1985 Kowloon Tong) was a Chinese actor.
She died caused by suicide.
Barbara Yung rose to fame in the 1980s, playing the role of Huang Rong in the TV drama series "The Legend of the Condor Heroes." Her performance was widely recognized and praised, and she went on to star in several other popular TV dramas and movies. Despite her success, Yung struggled with depression and was reportedly under a lot of pressure from her work and personal life. Her death in 1985 at the age of 26 was a shock to her fans and the Hong Kong entertainment industry as a whole. She is remembered as a talented and beautiful actress, whose life ended far too soon.
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Yin Mingzhu (April 5, 2015 Suzhou-April 5, 1989 Hong Kong) otherwise known as Mingzhu Yin, Pearl Ing, Miss FF or Shangxian Yin was a Chinese actor. She had one child, Judy Dan.
Yin Mingzhu was born in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, and began her acting career in the 1930s. She became famous for her roles in classic Chinese films such as "Goddess" and "Street Angel." She was one of the most influential actresses of her time and was known for her beauty and talent. In 1948, Yin Mingzhu moved to Hong Kong, where she continued to act in films and became a major star in the Chinese film industry. She was also a successful businesswoman and founded several companies, including a cosmetics company. In 1989, Yin Mingzhu passed away on her 74th birthday in Hong Kong, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most iconic actresses in Chinese cinema history.
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