Top Chinese education influencer Zhang Xuefeng, who had over 30 million online followers, died on March 24 at the age of 41 after suffering a cardiac arrest.His studio announced the news in an obituary, while CCTV News reported that Zhang felt unwell after a run and was rushed to the hospital.Doctors were unable to revive him and ruled cardiac arrest was the cause of his death.Possible triggers include strenuous exercise after staying up late or sharp emotional swings.Zhang Xuefeng, above, was one of China’s most prominent educational figures. Photo: QQ.comFor years, Zhang maintained a punishing work schedule.
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THU · 2026-03-26 · 10:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0326-36667
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Once a poor village boy, famous China educational guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after a run
Zhang Xuefeng, a prominent Chinese education influencer with over 30 million followers, died on March 24 at the age of 41. His studio announced his death, citing cardiac arrest as the cause.
Zoey ZhangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-26 · 10:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Zhang Xuefeng, a prominent Chinese education influencer with over 30 million followers, died on March 24 at the age of 41. His studio announced his death, citing cardiac arrest as the cause. CCTV News reported that Zhang felt unwell after a run and was taken to a hospital, where doctors were unable to revive him. Possible triggers for the cardiac arrest include strenuous exercise after staying up late or sharp emotional swings. Zhang, who rose from humble beginnings, was a well-known figure in China's education sector. He maintained a demanding work schedule for years.
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Doctors were unable to revive him and ruled cardiac arrest was the cause of his death.
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Zhang Xuefeng had over 30 million online followers.
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Zhang Xuefeng died on March 24 at the age of 41 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
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Zhang felt unwell after a run and was rushed to the hospital.
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Possible triggers include strenuous exercise after staying up late or sharp emotional swings.
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