{"id":1752,"date":"2026-05-16T11:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T11:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1752"},"modified":"2026-05-16T11:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T11:24:10","slug":"influencer-who-married-herself-dies-at-29-after-saying-i-never-had-sex-once","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?p=1752","title":{"rendered":"Influencer who &#8216;married herself&#8217; dies at 29 after saying &#8216;I never had sex once&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e189fa\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Wang Bingbing, a Chinese influencer who documented her cervical cancer journey online, has died aged 29 &#8211; she &#8216;married herself&#8217; to fulfil her lifelong dream of becoming a bride<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37164885\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wang Bingbing passed away \" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164885.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_JS405981203.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164885.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_JS405981203.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164885.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_JS405981203.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164885.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_JS405981203.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Wang Bingbing passed away \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Wang Bingbing passed away <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A cancer influencer who &#8220;married herself&#8221; to fulfil her dream of becoming a bride has tragically died, aged 29. Wang Bingbing passed away in the early hours of Saturday (9 May).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As early as 2022, she experienced irregular menstruation, abnormal flow and light bleeding between periods. She assumed it was caused by stress from constant work travel and self-medicated with <a aria-label=\"traditional Chinese medicineLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/latest-news\/actor-bodybuilder-dies-aged-41-37116939\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">traditional Chinese medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In 2023, aged 27, her life <a aria-label=\"was turned upside down whenLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/youtuber-narcyz-found-dead-river-37139275\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">was turned upside down when<\/a> she was diagnosed with intermediate-to-advanced cervical cancer. Following her diagnosis, Bingbing started sharing her cancer battle online.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37164879\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37164879\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bingbing began documenting her cancer journey online\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164879.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS405981205.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164879.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_JS405981205.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164879.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS405981205.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164879.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS405981205.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Bingbing began documenting her cancer journey online\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Bingbing began documenting her cancer journey online<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She had a complete hysterectomy in November 2023, followed by chemotherapy. Despite treatment, she suffered a relapse in June 2025, as reported by NeedToKnow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The cancer had spread, and she received additional treatment, during which her appearance altered dramatically. Later that year, when she realised she was approaching the end, she staged a &#8220;wedding for one&#8221;, fulfilling her dream of becoming a bride.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Beaming for the camera, she said: &#8220;Marrying myself still counts as getting married.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The day before her death, she shared a devastating final message: &#8220;I&#8217;m leaving. I may not see you again. I can&#8217;t bear to part.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37164878\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37164878\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Her dream was to get married\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164878.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS405981183.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164878.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_JS405981183.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164878.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS405981183.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164878.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS405981183.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Her dream was to get married\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Her dream was to get married<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">By the time of her passing, she had gathered more than half a million followers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Cervical cancer is almost always caused by high-risk HPV, which spreads through sexual contact and genital skin-to-skin contact. During her illness, Bingbing frequently questioned: &#8220;I&#8217;ve never had a boyfriend, I&#8217;ve never had sex even once \u2013 why did I get cervical cancer?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She was employed as a corporate trainer, often travelling and staying in hotels, where she regularly used communal bathrooms and towels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Medical professionals informed her that she likely contracted HPV through public exposure, although the precise source couldn&#8217;t be identified.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37164884\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37164884\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"She underwent a total hysterectomy\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164884.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS405981193.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164884.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_JS405981193.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164884.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS405981193.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/article37164884.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS405981193.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"She underwent a total hysterectomy\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">She underwent a total hysterectomy<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Following her passing, her elder sister posted online: &#8220;My sister was kind, pure-hearted, warm and sunny in nature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;She treated others sincerely and always cared deeply for her close family. She maintained a love for life throughout.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She continued: &#8220;She faced life&#8217;s everyday moments with optimism, leaving us with countless warm and beautiful memories.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Her sudden departure has plunged the entire family into immense grief, and all relatives and friends are heartbroken and deeply saddened.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wang Bingbing, a Chinese influencer who documented her cervical cancer journey online, has died aged&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1753,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203.jpg",1200,674,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203-300x169.jpg",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203-768x431.jpg",640,359,true],"large":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203-1024x575.jpg",640,359,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203.jpg",1200,674,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203.jpg",1200,674,false],"covernews-slider-full":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203-1115x674.jpg",1115,674,true],"covernews-slider-center":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203-800x500.jpg",800,500,true],"covernews-featured":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203-1024x575.jpg",1024,575,true],"covernews-medium":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203-540x340.jpg",540,340,true],"covernews-medium-square":["https:\/\/betreview.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0_JS405981203-400x250.jpg",400,250,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?author=1"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/betreview.net\/?cat=7\" rel=\"category\">Stories<\/a>","tag_info":"Stories","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1752\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betreview.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}