He Yong: key obituary facts
Is He Yong dead? Yes. He Yong died on September 1, 2026, at age 57.
Cause of death: He Yong's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was He Yong known for?
He was a Chinese singer/musician.
More about He Yong
Born: 15 February 1969.
Place of birth: Beijing.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer, songwriter, mathematician, university teacher.
Nationality: People's Republic of China.
Career began: 1987.
Genres: Alternative rock, post-rock, ambient, folk, electronic, Chinese rock.
Occupations: Singer-songwriter, musician, composer, poet.
Years active: 1987-present.
He Yong, a Chinese rock musician and one of the pioneers of Chinese rock, died on September 1, 2026, aged 57.
Born in Beijing on February 15, 1969, he began his career in 1987 and became known for his work as a singer-songwriter and musician. Often described as a self-styled punk, he drew attention for lyrics and an outspoken public image that made him a controversial figure in mainland China and Hong Kong.
His only album, Garbage Dump, became his best-known release and reflected the negative, often nostalgic outlook that marked much of his work.