27-Year-Old Fitness Blogger and Cosplayer Liu Can Dies in Drowning Accident

Liu Can, a popular fitness blogger and cosplayer with over 100,000 fans on social media, tragically passed away on September 5, 2024, at the age of 27. His relatives confirmed the news on his Douyin and Xiaohongshu accounts, stating that he had drowned in an accident.

Liu Can was a Chongqing bodybuilding athlete who had won numerous competitions and was also active on social platforms as a coser. His sudden death has shocked his fans and friends, who have expressed their condolences and regrets on social media.

Liu Can’s relatives described him as a “sunny, cheerful, and kind child” who was loved by everyone. They announced that a farewell funeral ceremony would be held on September 7, 2024, and thanked friends and fans for their support.

Wang Qiangping, a fitness athlete and one of the “Three Musketeers of Ganfan,” said that Liu Can was his apprentice and had rushed to the funeral home to pay his respects. “I really can’t accept it. My tears have dried up,” he said.

Liu Can’s social media platforms were mostly about fitness and cosplaying. He had participated in many international and domestic bodybuilding and fitness competitions and achieved good results. He had also worked as a part-time NPC in many amusement parks and had attracted many fans.

His last video before his death was released on September 3, with the caption “This summer’s drama is over, and every end is a new beginning.” He had also posted several videos of himself in an indoor swimming pool, with the caption “Come in and swim with me.”

Liu Can’s sudden death has sparked a discussion about safety when swimming, especially in the wild. Netizens have expressed their condolences and regrets, with over 7,000 comments on his Douyin account.

Liu Can’s future schedule, which included several events and appearances, can no longer be fulfilled. His fans and friends will miss him forever.