Singer Shirin Abdullayeva, originally from Uzbekistan, died on February 15 of influenza A, according to a family announcement.
On the morning of February 16, the account of singer and actress Shirin Abdullayeva (Thi Lam) posted an obituary, announcing that she passed away due to illness at the age of 20.
Most recently, when she appeared on stage at CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala in China, she was healthy and full of life. Some sources said she had the flu, was hospitalized and treated for many days but did not survive. Uzbek media reported that she died of meningitis caused by influenza A.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord that can cause serious and life-threatening symptoms if not treated promptly.
Singer Shirin Abdullayeva. Photo: Weibo
Shirin Abdullayeva is famous in Uzbekistan as a singer and actress. She is a student of Tsinghua University, developed her career in China, speaks Chinese very well, can speak four languages and knows Chinese martial arts. As a singer, she has participated in many large-scale events in the Mainland and participated in many China-Uzbek cultural exchange activities.
Singer Thi Lam at a New Year’s Eve performance in China. Photo: Weibo
On social media, audiences, friends… expressed their condolences for the young girl’s passing. Many comments on Instagram, X, Weibo… prayed for her to rest in peace.
The beauty of Shirin Abdullayeva. Photo: Instagram
Shirin Abdullayeva, born on December 14, 2005 in Namangan, Uzbekistan, is a multi-talented artist with a distinguished career in music, acting, and modeling. She began singing at the age of three, writes her own songs, and participates in numerous national and international music competitions. In 2023, she was awarded the Zulfiya State Prize in the field of art.
During her music career, Shirin has released many popular songs, including Lo’li, Metro and Bezori , which have attracted millions of views on YouTube. She also acted in the 2009 film Onajonim and continues to appear in many other film projects.
Shirin is the youngest of five sisters. Her father, Bahodir Abdullayev, is a prominent businessman and founder of the BA Holding group.
