Controversial Chinese extreme sports enthusiast suspected of falling to his death

Wu Yongning, a live streamer who calls himself China's first unprotected high-altitude extreme challenger is suspected of having died due to an accidental fall after his girlfriend confirmed his death on Weibo Friday, Beijing Youth Daily reported.

Wu Yongning live streams above a high building. [Photo: sports.qq.com]

Born in 1994, Wu's stunt man experience endowed him with good physical abilities. Later, he rode the wave of China's booming live streaming industry by sharing breathtaking videos shot at scenic areas and on well-known high buildings via his social media accounts. Wu became an overnight hit with more than one million online followers.

Wu rides a balance bike on the roof edge of a high building. [Photo: sina.cn]

Since November 8, followers began to worry about his condition after there were no updates to his accounts. His girlfriend confirmed his death one month later.

Wu stretches over a high building. [Photo: sina.cn]

Wu's death has stirred up discussion online. Some appreciated his courage and attitude towards leading an adventurous life, saying the reason why he risked his life live streaming was to raise money to treat his mother's disease. However, that information remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile, the vast majority criticized him for not taking his life seriously.

Wu Yongning live streams above a high building.[Photo: sina.cn]

Wu Yongning live streams above a high building.[Photo: sina.cn]

Wu hangs on the edge of a skywalk. [Photo: sina.cn]

High-altitude extreme sports challenge people's physical abilities. Without adequate protection, they are dangerous.

Wu makes a "Monkey King" gesture with one hand clinging to the edge of a high building. [Photo: sina.cn]