« Emman had a way of making people feel seen and heard, and she wasn’t afraid to share her own journey with mental health. Her authenticity helped so many feel less alone. »
They added: « To honor Emman’s memory, we hope you carry forward the qualities she lived by: compassion, courage, and a little extra kindness in your everyday life. »
Following the sad news, people have been writing tributes on some of Emman’s most recent Instagram posts.
In one, Emman could be seen sharing what appear to be holiday photos from just a week ago, with one image showing her standing by a swimming pool, while in another, she is eating ice cream while sitting in a bikini.
In one video, she appears to be rock climbing, while a second video shows her skateboarding.
Another post from around a week ago featured a series of images from Emman’s childhood, including pictures of her and her family.
« This post is dedicated to my childhood and the zoo that raised me, » she wrote in the caption.
Her most recent post – a video montage of memories with her friends – was shared just three days ago.
« This video got restricted on tt, » she wrote. « Does this go hard [sic]. »Followers have been left heartbroken by the posts, and in the comments, one person wrote: « Can’t believe you’re gone. You were always present, silly, fun loving, bubbly and a light to be around. RIP Emman. »
While another said: « This is all just a dream. I will miss you so much. »
And a third added: « She was so pure… I’m so sorry. »Emman was the daughter of Filipino TV presenter and weatherman, Kim and his wife, entrepreneur Felicia Hung. Her grandfather was former Manila mayor Lito Atienza.
Medical records from Los Angeles County say Emman died at an LA home on Wednesday, October 23.
She had moved to the city in August, reports the GMA Network.
A man spent 38 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit.
Diane Sidall, then 21, was raped and murdered in 1986. The murder happened when Sindall was walking through Birkenhead, UK, in the early hours of August 2 1986.
A year later, Peter Sullivan blamed for her killing and sentenced to a minimum term of 16 years before he was eligible to apply for parole. He was just 30 years old at the time.
But Sullivan always maintained his innocence and has worked with his lawyer Sarah Myatt for more than 20 years in a bid to clear his name.
While many people would have given up hope have so many years behind bars, Sullivan and Myatt never did. Then, last year crucial DNA evidence was finally unearthed due to scientific advances showing that it was another unknown man.
Peter Sullivan was convicted of Diane Sidall’s murder in 1987 (Merseyside Police)
Peter Sullivan was convicted of Diane Sidall’s murder in 1987 (Merseyside Police)
In May 2025, it was announced that Sullivan was to be set free.
Speaking to the BBC, he recalled the moment he got the news he’d been waiting almost 40 years for. Sullivan was listening via video-link from HMP Wakefield when the appeal judgement was given.
« When they came back in with the verdict that my case had been quashed, [the probation officer] burst into tears first, » he said. « She turned around and said, ‘Peter, you’re going home’. »
Sullivan went on: « Next minute, bang, all the tears started running down my face and that was it, I went, ‘yes, justice has been done’. »
Also recalling the moment he was driven out of prison, Sullivan shared: « I was watching the cars go by, and I’ve never seen so many different cars in my life on that road. It was daunting just seeing them all changed and everything. »
Sullivan is now demanding an apology for his wrongful conviction. »I can’t forgive them for what they’ve done to me because it’s going to be there with me for the rest of my life, » the 68-year-old said. « I’ve got to carry that burden until I can get an apology on what happened from everyone else who’s been involved with the case. »
He continued: « That’s all I want is an apology with the reason why they done this to me … from Merseyside police and everyone else – I lost all my freedom, I lost my mother, since I was put in prison, I’ve lost my father, and it hurts because I wasn’t there for them. »
Both Sullivan’s parents passed while he was in prison. He also claimed that he was denied permission to attend his mom’s funeral in 2013 because she was buried at the same cemetery as Sidall.
In a statement to the BBC, Merseyside Police said that while it ‘regretted’ that a ‘grave miscarriage of justice’ had occurred, it maintained that their officers had acted in accordance with the law at the time.
A 21-year-old college student died after collapsing during a half marathon in Erie, Pennsylvania, last weekend.
Toby Atwood was double-majoring in business administration and accounting at Thiel College, while she also represented the educational institution at sports level.
She was the number one singles player on Thiel’s tennis team and shared captaining duties alongside another player.
A press release from the college states: « She served as president of Thiel College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and was elected president of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference SAAC in 2024.
« She received the College’s Tomcat Award last year for excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership. »
Vice President for Student Life and Athletics at the college, Michael McKinney, paid tribute to Toby after her tragic passing on Sunday (July 20).
He said: « Her presence touched the lives of so many, and she will be deeply missed. During this heartbreaking time, we mourn for Toby and extend our heartfelt sympathy to her family, friends, classmates, teammates, coach, instructors, and all who knew her.”CBS News reported earlier this week that Toby’s cause of death is unknown, while the college says it is providing counselling services for staff and students who require them.
Memorial services have taken place for Toby at the college this week, and the funeral is set to take place on Saturday (July 26).
The fraternity offers a look at what Toby was like as a person and some of the lives she touched.
It reads: « Toby was a light in everyone’s life. There was never a dull moment with her and she was always there for the people she loved when they needed it. Toby truly left her mark while she was with us. »She was seen as a leader, role model and mentor. She was strong, resilient, and never afraid to speak her mind. There will forever be a hole in our hearts and our chapter without her. She has touched the lives of so many. »
A GoFundMe has been set up in Toby’s memory, with over $30,000 raised so far.
The fundraiser stated she ‘gave so much of herself to others’ and that her memory will continue to live on for the ‘countless lives she touched’.
The GoFundMe page added: « We will carry Toby’s spirit forward with us, always remembering the joy she brought and the strength she embodied.
« Please feel free to donate and help in any way possible, funds will go towards funeral arrangements and memorial.
« Rest in peace, Tobs. Your light will never fade. »
