Liz Lin Ruoyu rose from the bustling creative circles of Taiwan to become a quietly influential voice in beauty and lifestyle. Over more than a decade on social media, she built a devoted following of more than 144,000 on Instagram with a blend of gentle aesthetics, practical makeup tips and moments of everyday warmth. Beyond beauty, she explored music, releasing the single “Mist” in 2022, and was known among friends for her gentle care for small animals and a signature, tasteful visual style. The online world was stunned when Liz’s husband recently revealed that she passed away at age 36. No cause of death has been made public, and the announcement has set off an intense wave of grief and remembrance across social platforms where she once called herself simply a friend to her followers. “Liz has always been a girl with a smile, sunshine and love,” the translated message from her husband read as he spoke directly to fans. He called her curious, compassionate toward animals and endlessly creative. The statement added that Liz “never saw herself as an ‘influencer’ but as a friend to everyone,” and that she tried to respond to every message because she truly cared.
The Announcement and the Husband’s Farewell
The husband posted a public note through Liz’s official account on Aug. 10, a message that doubled as a goodbye and a promise to keep her memory accessible. He thanked brands and collaborators for their trust and explained that he compiled a commemorative video of their favorite moments together set to music from a Japanese band they loved. “Although Liz has quietly left, the beauty and love she left behind will always be with us,” he wrote in a message that quickly circulated beyond Taiwan.
The Life and Craft of a Beauty Tastemaker
Liz made her mark offering gentle, practical beauty tutorials, styling that favored classic femininity and lifestyle posts that felt intimate and sincere. Her feed, which dates back to 2012, showcased a long evolution from early aspirational snaps to polished content that still felt like correspondence from a close friend. Fans praised her “unique and captivating sense of taste” and her curiosity about new things, qualities the husband highlighted in his farewell.
Fans and Friends Flood Instagram with Tributes
Influencers and long-time friends reacted almost immediately. Lifestyle creator Nancy Tsai reflected on a 15-year friendship, saying they “have so many memories worth smiling together” and expressing hope that Liz is now “smiling from the heart on the next part of the journey.” Followers left hundreds of messages remembering the sense of calm and joy Liz brought to daily routines.
The Musical Side and Creative Legacy
Beyond makeup, Liz experimented with music and the visual arts. Her 2022 single “Mist” added another dimension to her creative output, showing a performer who quietly expanded her reach. The commemorative montage her husband shared uses music the couple loved, a deliberate choice he described as a private love letter converted into a public keepsake for fans.
What Remains: Memory, Instagram and a Commemorative Video
Her husband said Liz’s Instagram account will remain active so fans can always remember her. He invited those with unanswered questions to contact him directly through Liz’s Line account and encouraged fans to keep sharing memories. In the days after the announcement, followers returned to her last posts, including a June makeup tutorial on applying cosmetics with glasses, searching for traces of the friend they felt they knew. “Thank you for your love and companionship along the way,” the message concluded. “She will know this, and I believe Liz will be living a carefree and happy life on the other side of the rainbow, and we will always miss her.”
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