Influencer who ‘married herself’ dies at 29 after saying ‘I by no means had intercourse as soon as’
Wang Bingbing, a Chinese influencer who documented her cervical cancer journey online, has died aged 29 – she ‘married herself’ to fulfil her lifelong dream of becoming a bride
Wang Bingbing passed away
A cancer influencer who “married herself” 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).
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 traditional Chinese medicine.
In 2023, aged 27, her life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with intermediate-to-advanced cervical cancer. Following her diagnosis, Bingbing started sharing her cancer battle online. She had a complete hysterectomy in November 2023, followed by chemotherapy. Despite treatment, she suffered a relapse in June 2025, as reported by NeedToKnow.
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 “wedding for one”, fulfilling her dream of becoming a bride.
Beaming for the camera, she said: “Marrying myself still counts as getting married.”
The day before her death, she shared a devastating final message: “I’m leaving. I may not see you again. I can’t bear to part.”
By the time of her passing, she had gathered more than half a million followers.
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: “I’ve never had a boyfriend, I’ve never had sex even once – why did I get cervical cancer?”
She was employed as a corporate trainer, often travelling and staying in hotels, where she regularly used communal bathrooms and towels.
Medical professionals informed her that she likely contracted HPV through public exposure, although the precise source couldn’t be identified.
Following her passing, her elder sister posted online: “My sister was kind, pure-hearted, warm and sunny in nature.
“She treated others sincerely and always cared deeply for her close family. She maintained a love for life throughout.”
She continued: “She faced life’s everyday moments with optimism, leaving us with countless warm and beautiful memories.
“Her sudden departure has plunged the entire family into immense grief, and all relatives and friends are heartbroken and deeply saddened.”
