Beloved lifestyle influencer Li Runrun has died suddenly aged 36.

The content creator, originally from Taiwan, had built up a legion of more than 360,000 followers on Instagram alone.

Her mother took to the popular account earlier this week to deliver the heartbreaking update.

‘Yesterday, my beloved Runrun – my little “fish” – completed the final ceremony of her life,’ she wrote on August 3.

‘I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to her relatives, close friends, best friends, and fellow diving companions.’

She continued: ‘As her mother, I want to thank you for the companionship you shared with Runrun and for the warmth and help you so generously gave her.

‘I will always cherish the memory of your kindness, and should the opportunity arise in the future, I hope to repay that kindness to you on her behalf.’

The emotional post concluded: ‘May God bless and watch over every friend who loved and cared for her.’

She did not share further details about the circumstances surrounding her death.

Runrun had attracted a loyal fanbase with her posts about ocean dives, wildlife advocacy and other lifestyle content.

The social media star shared her final post on July 19.

It featured an animated depiction of her standing on the ocean floor surrounded by sea creatures.

The poignant caption read: ‘Giving roses is romantic, no matter the recipient.

‘Choosing a path in youth always comes with some regrets. It is impossible to make the right choice every time in life.

‘So, there is no need to look back.

‘Someone will eventually be there to share a different kind of scenery with you.’

Dozens of her followers rushed to the comments to share their grief.

One wrote: ‘Please accept my deepest condolences.’

Another simply wrote: ‘RIP.’

And a third shared a series of ‘heartbroken’ emojis.