Taiwanese Diving Influencer Li Runrun Dies at 36

News of Li’s death was shared by her mother on August 4 through her daughter’s Instagram account, where she thanked relatives, friends and Li’s diving companions for their support and for attending her memorial service.

The family has not disclosed the circumstances or cause of Li’s death.

Li had built a substantial following online, with more than 366,000 followers on Instagram, where she shared content from her dives alongside posts about ocean advocacy and her wider lifestyle.

Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from followers, with many returning to her social-media posts to remember her and express their condolences.

A life closely connected to the ocean

Diving was a prominent part of Li’s online presence and identity. Her content helped introduce her large audience to the underwater world, while her advocacy for the ocean extended beyond simply documenting her experiences beneath the surface.

Her mother’s announcement specifically thanked Li’s diving friends for accompanying her on her final journey, underlining the importance of the diving community in her life.

Li’s final Instagram post was published on July 19. It featured an animated depiction of her standing on the ocean floor surrounded by marine life, accompanied by a reflective message about love.

Following news of her death, the post became a place for followers to leave messages of condolence.

Cause of death has not been disclosed

While Li’s death has now been publicly confirmed, there is currently no verified information establishing how she died.

There is also no confirmed information indicating that her death occurred while diving or was caused by a diving accident.

The Scuba News will not speculate about the circumstances of her death in the absence of reliable information from her family or relevant authorities.

For a diving community accustomed to seeing Li’s underwater adventures and ocean-focused content, her death at just 36 has prompted an outpouring of grief from those who followed her work.

Li Runrun leaves behind a substantial digital legacy documenting her connection with the ocean and the diving community.