Chiung Yao, Iconic Taiwanese Novelist, Dies at 86
琼瑶，标志性台湾小说家逝世，享年86岁
Renowned Taiwanese romance novelist Chiung Yao (Chen Che) passed away at 86 in her Tamsui home on December 4.
著名台湾言情小说家琼瑶（原名陈喆）于12月4日在其淡水区家中去世，享年86岁。
The author of My Fair Princess left a poignant note expressing her desire to end life on her terms, avoiding the frailty of old age.
作为《还珠格格》的作者，她留下了一封感人至深的遗书，表达了希望自主选择离世方式，以避免年老体衰的意愿。
A literary powerhouse, Chiung penned 65 novels, pioneering the “Chiung Yao-style romance” of sentimental, tragic love stories.
琼瑶是文坛巨匠，共创作了65部小说，开创了以情感丰富、带有悲剧色彩为特点的“琼瑶式爱情”。
Her works inspired numerous hit films and TV adaptations, including careers for stars like Zhao Wei and Brigitte Lin.
她的作品启发了众多热门影视改编作品，并助力赵薇和林青霞等明星的演艺生涯。
Chiung’s legacy extends beyond literature, shaping Chinese popular culture and romantic storytelling for generations.
琼瑶的影响超越了文学领域，塑造了几代人的中国流行文化和浪漫叙事风格。
