Taiwanese actor and pop singer star Alien Huang, known as Xiao Gui, has died at the age of 36, according to reports.
Alien, a member of Japanese boy band HC3 and Taiwanese boy band Cosmo, is said to have been found dead by his father at his home in Taipei City this morning.
Fire crews were called to his house in the Beitou District at 11.30am where Alien’s body was found, it is claimed.
Police are said to be investigating and his manager confirmed the news but not the cause of death, according to reports on social media.
Alien, also known as “Little Ghost”, was last seen on social media yesterday, sharing a clip on Instagram Stories of him playing with a dog, The Sun reports.
Taiwanese actor and pop singer star Alien Huang (Image: Visual China Group via Getty Images)
It is claimed Huang was seen on CCTV returning alone to his flat at 7.15pm last night, before being found by his dad at his home about 11am lying on the floor motionless.
Alien was reportedly half-naked and covered in blood when his father discovered his body at his home.
Huang’s manager said that they will make an announcement about the cause of his death later today.
Alien was reportedly half-naked and covered in blood when is father discovered his body at his home in Taipei City this morning (Image: Getty Images)
According to Apple Daily Taiwan, the star was found wearing a top but no underwear.
There were also reportedly blood stains were found on the floor.
He was found lying in the corridor outside the bathroom, with the bathtub is his home was filled with water and the air-conditioner was on, United Daily News claimed.
Alien, known as Xiao Gui or “Little Ghost”, is said to have been was found dead by his father at his home in Taipei City this morning. (Image: VCG via Getty Images)
It is believed that no drugs, alcohol or signs of forced entry were found.
Huang had success with a string of solo albums and starred in a number of films and television dramas.
He also presented popular Taiwanese TV shows 100% Entertainment with Show Lo, and Mr Player with Jacky Wu
Alien, known as Xiao Gui or “Little Ghost”, was last seen on social media yesterday (Image: Visual China Group via Getty Images)
As a side project he set up his own fashion label Alien Evolution Studio, and published three books of illustrations.
He is one of three Asian celebrities to die aged 36 in three consecutive days.
First Japanese actress Ashina Sei is reported to have died by suicide on September 14, then Korean actress Oh In-hye died in hospital after allegedly attempting to kill herself.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
