Wu Yongning Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Cause of Death, Girlfriend

Wu Yongning was a notable “rooftopper” known for performing death-defying stunts on skyscrapers without safety equipment.

Born in Hunan Province, China, Wu gained fame by sharing videos of himself dangling from high-rise buildings, often hundreds of feet above ground.

His thrilling and dangerous stunts drew millions of views on Chinese social media platforms such as Weibo, making him one of the most popular daredevils in the extreme sports community.

His growing online fame, however, came with high risks, and tragically, in November 2017, he lost his life while attempting a stunt from a 62-story building.

Profile

•   Full name: Wu Yongning
•   Date of birth: 1991
•   Age: deceased
•   Gender: Male
•   Place of birth: Ningxiang, Hunan Province, China
•   Nationality: Chinese
•   Profession: Social media personality, roof topper, former movie stuntman
•   Height: N/A
•   Parents: N/A
•   Siblings: N/A
•   Spouse: N/A
•   Children: N/A
•   Relationship status: In a relationship with a woman identified by her surname, Fu
•    Religion: N/A
•   Ethnicity: Chinese
•   Net worth: 550,000 yuan

Early Life and Education

Wu Yongning was born in Ningxiang, Hunan Province, China, around 1991. Not much is publicly available about his early life, but he worked as a movie stuntman before turning to roof topping, which eventually made him famous.

His martial arts background likely influenced his athleticism and precision in the stunts he would later perform. Wu’s family revealed that he had initially pursued a more traditional career path but shifted to rooftopping in an effort to gain fame and improve his financial situation.

Personal Life

Wu Yongning was romantically involved with a woman named Fu, who played a significant role in his life during his rise to social media fame. The two had been planning to get married, and Wu reportedly intended to use the prize money from his final stunt to fund their wedding and pay for his mother’s medical bills.

Tragically, Wu died before he could fulfil these plans. His girlfriend confirmed his death after noticing his absence and notifying the police. There is no information about previous marriages or children.

Career

Wu Yongning began his career in the film industry, working as a stuntman for various productions. However, he transitioned to rooftopping in 2017, performing extreme stunts atop skyscrapers across China.

His videos, often posted on platforms like Huoshan and Weibo, gained him over a million followers. Wu was known for scaling high-rise buildings, performing pull-ups, or dangling from ledges without safety equipment.

His feats earned him admiration and criticism, as many feared for his safety. We shared over 500 videos showcasing his stunts and collaborated with several sponsors in exchange for financial rewards.

Net worth

Wu Yongning’s net worth was around 550,000 yuan (approximately $83,000) from his viral videos and sponsorships. Financial needs partly drove his decision to perform increasingly dangerous stunts as he sought to support his family and pay for his wedding and his mother’s medical treatment.

At the time of his death, he was attempting to win a 100,000 yuan (approximately $15,000) prize in a challenge sponsored by an unidentified company.

Death

On November 8, 2017, Wu Yongning died while attempting a stunt on the 62-story Huayuan Hua Center in Changsha, Hunan Province. He was performing a pull-up from the ledge of the building when he lost his grip and fell to his death.

The tragic event was captured on camera as Wu had set up equipment to film the stunt. His death was confirmed a month later by his girlfriend, sparking widespread media coverage and discussions about the dangers of extreme stunts performed without proper safety precautions.

Social Media

•   Weibo: @WuYongning
•   Instagram: N/A
•   Twitter: N/A