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Once a poor village boy, famous China educational guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after a run

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…

By Samantha Johnson / March 26, 2026

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.

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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.com
Zhang Xuefeng, above, was one of China’s most prominent educational figures. Photo: QQ.com

For years, Zhang maintained a punishing work schedule.

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