In the past few days, a live streaming clip of Zerebro co-founder Jeffy Yu shooting himself under the chin went viral on X, drawing significant attention from the community.
Today (6th), a obituary for Jeffy Yu appeared on the American obituary platform Legacy, stating that Jeffy was only 22 years old, with sources revealing the cause of death as "suicide". The photo on the obituary was previously used as his profile picture on X.
The obituary included a brief description of his life:
Jeffy Yu, a visionary artist, technological innovator, and cultural catalyst, passed away in 2025 at the age of 22. His brief life burned with extreme passion and talent, dedicated to the path of creation, hoping to inspire the world forever through his work.
Jeffy, who showed technological talent from a young age, entered Stanford University to major in computer science at 15. Driven by curiosity and creativity that refused to be confined, he later studied at Northeastern University and Arizona State University, but ultimately chose to leave academia to fully immerse himself in the world he was building. At 19, he was already working as a full-time software engineer in Santa Cruz; two years later, he co-founded a company that raised its market value to $800 million within six months.
But Jeffy was never driven by money or applause. He viewed these successes as fuel to accomplish a deeper mission: bringing beauty, vulnerability, and authenticity to the world through art and technology. His life was a continuous evolution - ambitious, always curious, constantly exploring, and feeling the world more deeply.
Jeffy's creations blurred the lines between code and melody, software and soul. Through his work, he sought to reintroduce humanity to technology. He reminded us that behind every algorithm, system, and machine, there was once a person brave enough to imagine. The future he depicted was a world where art and artificial intelligence coexist, a world that helps people express emotions beyond language.
To those who knew him, Jeffy was more than just an intelligent person. He was a gentle presence, a steadfast friend, a considerate partner, and a fully devoted son and brother. He was someone who was willing to listen, brave in love, walking through the world with sharp empathy.
His music, poetry, and code became his legendary legacy. He firmly believed that to "feel" - to truly feel - was the most powerful form of resistance in this numbing world.
Jeffy Yu was more than a creator. He felt, he dreamed, he gave.
He left behind family, friends, countless collaborators, and those who might never know him but will ultimately be moved by his tools and art.
May we continue his vision and continue to dream bravely.
"Creativity is the universal currency of humanity, and inspiration is its medium of exchange."
"Just move forward. Always forward."
Tracing the Night of His Disappearance
Looking back at Jeffy's X account, which has been deleted, many in the community recall him live streaming that night, with some even mentioning the moment he suddenly pulled out a gun and pointed it at his chin at the end of the broadcast.
Jeffy's last post was a 5-minute video titled "if i cant have you then use me, vita fin" (If I can't have you, then use me, final life).
Previous photos with the text "22 Club. Forever 22. One final dance" strongly suggested he might have premeditated his suicide.
Additionally, on his last day, Jeffy burned 66.6% of his $LLJEFFY position, destroying a total of 666M tokens. Address: 83mCRQJzvKMeQd9wJbZDUCTPgRbZMDoPdMSx5Sf1pump
Although no family members have confirmed, Jeffy has a high probability of having passed away, leaving behind a bewildered Zerebro community and AI and art enthusiasts in confusion and mourning. While few can understand the personal struggles he experienced, his art and blockchain products allow many to deeply appreciate this talented individual's unique understanding of the world.
