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Social media star dies after ex allegedly set her on fire during livestream

Vlogger Lamu was reportedly streaming live when the horrific attack took place last month.

A Chinese social media star has died after she was allegedly doused in petrol and set on fire by her ex-husband. Vlogger Lamu was reportedly streaming live when the horrific attack took place last month. It's alleged that her former partner broke into her home armed with a cleaver and petrol before attacking her in front of her family members. She sustained burns to 90% of her body and was left fighting for her life for more than two weeks before doctors pronounced her dead last night. It's reported that police have detained Lamu's former husband, but that his motives are not yet known.

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