Popular food blogger "Gentle Blue Food Menu" dies from illness; netizens: "Eating all the delicacies in heaven"

▲ Ku Lian’s last photo shared on the fan page on June 9. (Photo / Screenshot fromGentle Blue Food MenuFan Page)

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Lin Jingpeng, the owner of the well-known food blog "Gentle Blue Food Menu," passed away at around 8 p.m. on the 16th after battling an acute blood disorder. Despite more than a month of chemotherapy, he succumbed to the illness at the age of 29.

Lin Jingpeng, pen name Ku Lian, personally traveled both domestically and internationally to sample various cuisines. Since 2006, he had completed thousands of food reviews, with his blog accumulating over 23 million views. A graduate of National Chengchi University's Department of History and its Graduate Institute of East Asian Studies, Ku Lian had fluent writing skills and great talent. He not only loved fine food but was also skilled in cooking.

News of Ku Lian’s passing sparked condolences from friends in the food community, who mourned the loss of an outstanding food critic. Netizens also left special messages expressing their affection for him, wishing him to enjoy all the delicacies in heaven and continue exploring in another world.