Qiong Yao's Passing: The Final Chapter of Taiwan's Literary and TV Era

On the afternoon of December 4, 2024, renowned Taiwanese writer Qiong Yao passed away at her home in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, at the age of 86.

2024年12月4日下午，台湾著名作家琼瑶在新北市淡水区的家中因轻生离世，享年86岁。

In her farewell note, she expressed her final reflections on life, writing: "I am a 'spark,' I have burned my best."

她在遗书中表达了自己对人生的最后感悟，她写道：“我是‘火花’，我已尽力燃烧过。”

Her works, which began in the 1960s, had a profound impact on both Taiwanese and mainland Chinese literature and television.

她的作品从上世纪60年代开始，深刻影响了台湾和大陆的文学与影视界。

Her novels were adapted into more than 100 films and TV dramas, becoming a symbol of the "Qiong Yao drama" craze.

她的小说被改编成了一百多部电影和电视剧，成为“琼瑶剧”风靡一时的象征。

Qiong Yao’s literary works and emotional depictions created a unique style that shaped many people's understanding and yearning for love.

琼瑶的文学作品和情感描写以其独特的风格，塑造了无数人对爱情的理解与憧憬。

Her passing marks the end of an era, leaving a deep cultural imprint.

她的离世标志着一个时代的终结，留下了深刻的文化印记。