Wu Yongning

Daredevil

Birthday April 10, 1991

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Changsha, China

DEATH DATE Nov 8, 2017 (26)

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About

Known for being China's first "Roof-Topper", a term to describe daredevils who perform stunts atop skyscrapers. He was popular for doing pull-ups and sit-ups while hanging from tall buildings. His following on the Chinese social media platform, Huoshan, grew to 1,000,000 as he posted over 500 videos and livestreams of his dangerous feats. He died while performing a stunt at the Huayuan Hua Center in Changsha, the capital city of China's Hunan Province. 

Before Fame

He began climbing as a teenager. 

Trivia

According to some media outlets, he was earning roughly $83,000 a year from his viral content. His death sparked conversation over live streaming. 

Family Life

He was born in China. His family told newspapers that he was engaged to his long-time girlfriend, JinJin, who confirmed his death to reporters. 

Associated With

Felix Baumgartner is another famous daredevil.