Page Six<\/a>). <\/p>\n\u201cOn behalf of the deceased, I deeply apologize for the abrupt news of their passing. The funeral was held privately with only family members in attendance. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe sincerely thank you for the kindness and support extended to the deceased during their lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement did not give any indication of Zepa\u2019s cause of death.<\/p>\n
But sadly, some of her followers were not shocked by the news of her passing.<\/p>\n
In her most recent social media posts, Zepa frequently referenced her struggles with alcoholism.<\/p>\n
At one point, she showed bruises on her arms and stated that she had suffered injuries during a recent bender.<\/p>\n
In another post, she stated that she believed her drinking would lead her to an early grave.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt seems that the average lifespan for [people with] alcohol dependency is around 50 years old\u2026 Have I already passed the halfway mark\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n
Throughout 2026, the Japanese web celebrity expressed concern about her own drinking habits.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere are my strengths, anyway\u2026 My cheerful side? Nah, I get alcohol depression sometimes too, though, lol,\u201d she tweeted in March.<\/p>\nJapanese influencer Zepa has passed away. (YouTube)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn another tweet, she revealed that she was \u201cregretting having drunk too much the previous day.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a series of tweets from December, Zepa opened up about blacking out frequently:<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t have alcohol-free days, or rather, if I don\u2019t drink before bed at night, it doesn\u2019t feel like the day\u2019s over, and once it gets dark outside, my liver starts acting up somehow,\u201d she wrote, adding:<\/p>\n
\u201cEven though I was drinking like crazy until 7 a.m. this morning, I\u2019ve bounced back and now I\u2019m having a Strong Zero<\/p>\n
In another post, Zepa told her followers that she was \u201cworried about [her]self\u201d due to her drinking.<\/p>\n
On social media, fans were quick to express their condolences.<\/p>\n
\u201cI still can\u2019t believe it, but I sincerely pray for your soul\u2019s eternal peace,\u201d wrote one fan following news of her death.<\/p>\n
\u201cI offer my deepest condolences,\u201d wrote another one.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe offer our deepest condolences. May you rest in peace,\u201d added a third.<\/p>\n
Our thoughts go out to Zepa\u2019s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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