Zhang Xuefeng, a prominent education entrepreneur and social media influencer with more than 30 million followers, died on March 24, 2026, in Suzhou. He was 41. Company statements and reports say he fell ill after running and was later diagnosed with sudden cardiac death.
Confirmed cause and circumstances
Reports cited by Chinese outlets and the company he founded, Suzhou Fengxue Weilai Education Technology Co., say Zhang fell ill after going for a run at his company premises and was rushed to hospital. An obituary posted on his Weibo account stated he died from “sudden cardiac death in Suzhou at 3:50 pm on Tuesday, despite all-out rescue efforts.”
A translation of a JF Daily report included in coverage said Zhang began feeling unwell at 12:26 p.m. after running. Other outlets cited the death as cardiac arrest. The company confirmed his passing in public statements, and the obituary was shared on his social account.
Career and public impact
Zhang rose to prominence as an education influencer and tutor, known for short-form videos and lectures aimed at students preparing for Chinese postgraduate and undergraduate entrance exams. He founded Suzhou Fengxue Weilai Education Technology Co. and built a large online following; the article notes more than 6 million followers on Sina Weibo and over 30 million followers across platforms.
Coverage also cited reports that Zhang had accumulated substantial wealth through his business ventures and educational products. He was widely recognized for his role in tutoring students preparing for competitive national exams and for holding public lectures and online courses.
Reaction and obituary details
His company confirmed the death and the obituary posted to his Weibo account was referenced in multiple reports. Coverage has also noted Zhang had recently shared a running log on social media: on March 22 he completed a 7-kilometer run, bringing his cumulative running mileage for the month to 72 kilometers, details that have been included in reporting about the circumstances.
News outlets and social platforms have carried statements from his company and the obituary text; coverage has also noted that Zhang’s death has prompted renewed public discussion about incidents of sudden cardiac events following exercise among young and middle-aged people.
Reporting: Jessica McBride, Men’s Journal — March 24, 2026.
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