Hong Kong actress Zhou Haimei became popular for playing Zhou Zhiruo in "Heaven and Dragon Slayer", and is known as "the most beautiful Zhou Zhiruo". She not only has amazing beauty, but also solid acting skills, and has been in the film and television industry unlimitedly. However, she died of a heart attack on December 11, 2023, at the age of 57, leaving countless fans and fans feeling regret and grief.
The news of Zhou Haimei's death once sparked controversy and questions, because she also posted a ** on Douyin an hour before her death, and she seemed to be in good shape. Moreover, the news of her death was also denied and refuted by some people, and it was not until her studio released an official statement on the evening of the 12th that it was confirmed that the cause of her death was a heart attack.
The cause of Zhou's death has also raised eyebrows, as she was once rumored to have lupus erythematosus, a disorder of the immune system that causes damage to multiple organs and can be life-threatening.
However, Zhou Haimei's sister Zhou Haishan issued a statement on the morning of the 13th to clarify the cause of Zhou Haimei's death and physical condition. Zhou Haishan said that Zhou Haimei did not suffer from lupus erythematosus, but had thrombocytopenia, a blood disease that causes bleeding tendencies and easy bruising.
Zhou Haishan also revealed that Zhou Haimei went to the hospital for examination the day before her death, that is, on December 10, and the results showed that her platelet values were normal and there was no abnormality. She didn't show any symptoms of discomfort, so she went back to her accommodation in Beijing.
Zhou Haishan said that at around 8 p.m. on the 11th, Zhou Haimei suddenly felt chest tightness and difficulty breathing, and she immediately called 120 emergency **, but before the ambulance arrived, she lost consciousness because of a heart attack. Zhou Haimei was sent to Beijing *** After the doctor's full rescue, her heartbeat still did not recover, and she was finally pronounced dead at about 10 pm on the 11th. The cause of Zhou's death was myocardial infarction, commonly known as heart disease, which was not directly related to her thrombocytopenia. She said that Zhou Haimei's death was an accident, a sudden illness, without any warning or signs.
Zhou Haishan said that as soon as the news of Zhou Haimei's death was announced, it triggered various speculations and rumors, some people said that she died because of lupus erythematosus, some people said that she died because of the new coronavirus, some people said that she died because of suicide, and some people said that she died because of inheritance disputes.
These are baseless rumors, disrespectful to Zhou Haimei, and also hurtful to her family and friends. She called on everyone not to believe and spread these rumors, and to respect Zhou Haimei's death, but also to respect the feelings of her family and friends.
Zhou Haishan also announced the details of Zhou Haimei's estate distribution and future arrangements in the statement. She said that Zhou Haimei did not make a will during her lifetime, but her estate had been divided equally between her mother and three siblings in accordance with the law. Zhou Haimei's body has been cremated on the afternoon of the 13th, and her ashes will be placed in a funeral home in Beijing, waiting for her family and friends to come to pay their respects. She said that Zhou Haimei's funeral will be held on the morning of the 14th, and her relatives, friends and colleagues in the circle will be invited to attend to pay her final respects.
Zhou Haishan said that Zhou Haimei is a kind, beautiful and talented woman, she has left an indelible mark in the film and television industry, and she has also left good memories in the hearts of countless people. She said that she and her family miss Zhou Haimei very much, and hope that she can rest in peace in heaven, and also hope that everyone can remember her smile and bless her forever.