Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin, better known as Iris Hsieh or “Nurse Goddess”, was found dead in Malaysia while working on a video-project. Malaysian rapper Namewee, who was with her at the time, has been linked to the case but has firmly denied any involvement.
Image credit: 謝侑芯 (Facebook)
Filming project ends in tragedy
According to Sin Chew Daily, both Hsieh and Namewee were collaborating on a filming project and were discussing work matter in a Cameron Highlands hotel room. Hsieh later went to shower but did not return after about 30 minutes. When Namewee went to check, he allegedly found her unresponsive in the bathtub and immediately performed CPR.
Image credit: Namewee 黃明志 (Facebook)
Emergency services were called at around 12.30 noon, and paramedics later pronounced her dead at the scene. Police officers, who happened to be stationed on the same floor ahead of the ASEAN Summit, stopped Namewee as he attempted to leave and subsequently escorted him back to the hotel room, where Hsieh’s body was found.
Cause of death still unclear
The forensic investigation is still ongoing, and the exact cause of death has yet to be confirmed. Some Taiwanese media outlet quoted Hsieh’s manager saying that she suffered a heart attack.
Police have found 9 blue pills on Namewee and revealed that the pills are Ecstacy pills otherwise known as MDMA. Sin Chew Daily also reported that he has allegedly tested positive for four types of drugs including, amphetamines, methamphetamine, ketamine, and THC. He was then charged in the Kuala Lumpur First Criminal Magistrate’s Court on Oct 24 for drug use and possession, where he denied the charges and paid bail.
Namewee issues public statement
On Nov 2, he posted a statement on Instagram, denying the allegations. “I have never used or carried drugs. At most, I’ve been drinking more lately,” adding that he would wait for the official police report, which expected in two to three months to clarify the situations.
Image credit: namewee (Instagram)
He also claimed that he and his team had recently been targets of blackmail and would “fight to the end.” Expressing sadness over Hsieh’s passing, he mentioned that the ambulance reportedly arrived nearly an hour late, which he described as deeply understanding.
Authorities have yet to release official findings as investigations continue. The case has drawn intense media attention in both Malaysia and Taiwan, as the public awaits answers surrounding the sudden and tragic death of the 29-year-old influencer.
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