According to reports from CCTV News on September 13, 2026, the renowned host Jing Yidan passed away in Beijing at 5 a.m. that day at the age of 71, after failing to respond to medical treatment. Earlier that same day, her daughter Wang Erqing released an obituary revealing that Jing had suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage in her hometown of Harbin in June 2026, and was subsequently transferred to Beijing for hospitalization before her passing on September 13.

Following the news, several of Jing Yidan's former colleagues at CCTV stepped forward to share their memories of the celebrated host, who was well known for anchoring programs such as Oriental Horizon and Focus Report. Bai Yansong, a longtime partner of Jing Yidan, told the media, "Sister Jing fell in her hometown while working, and she remains frozen in her most beautiful years, never to age." He added, "She and I worked side by side for more than 30 years; there will never be such a good partner again. Over her 71 years of life, Sister Jing walked with calmness and resolve, always smiling and exploring the seasons with curiosity—she leaves with no regrets. This life, it was worth it! I only wish her family can move forward peacefully after their grief, still facing the road ahead with smiles."

Zhang Quanling, in a post on her personal Weibo account, recalled, "In 1995, I met Sister Jing for the first time. At that time, Peking University and CCTV collaborated on a program. As a student host, we got the chance to interview Teacher Jing Yidan, and the topic was how to be a good host. She was then the only host in CCTV with a program named after herself, Yidan Topic. I was almost waiting for a deity to descend. Jing Yidan walked over, with no makeup, clean and warm. I will always remember her words: 'A host is nothing special—just be a good person, and use human kindness and curiosity to drive your program. Don't think about what to wear or how to speak beautifully.' So a host is not a deity; a host is human."

She also mentioned, "After the turn of the millennium, Oriental Horizon was revamped, and Sister Jing and I both worked on Live China. One day, Sister Jing told me, 'Quanling, when you get emotional, you speak too fast. A host's emotions should be one notch lower than the audience's. If you're anxious, the audience will be even more anxious.' With that reminder, I observed my predecessors and myself. Indeed, in news, our emotions get amplified through the screen. We are human, with human emotions, but as hosts, we need to guide events toward a rational perspective. So our anxiety, anger, joy, and sadness should all be toned down. When emotions are dimmed, reason increases."

"Today, on social media, emotions are more easily ignited and consumed for spread. Algorithms favor emotion. So I miss that phrase more: 'Quanling, you speak too fast.'"

Li Xiaomeng also expressed her grief on her personal Weibo account: "For the past three months, I've often thought about news of Sister Jing. My old colleagues said it was grim, but she was still here, and I firmly believed she would pull through. Yet this morning, I saw her obituary and her daughter's restrained, sensible words. Until I read the last line about 'my mother, confidante, and friend,' I burst into tears."

On September 13, the verified Weibo account @李小萌 posted a photo and text to mourn Jing Yidan. Li recalled, "During my time at CCTV, Sister Jing and I were only nodding acquaintances. Later, I went home to be a full-time mother, and after three years, I wanted to start something of my own again. At that time, I was planning a program called Hello Mother, and the platform required influential guests. I had no celebrity connections, so I racked my brain at home, and suddenly thought of Sister Jing. She then became the first interviewee to sit in front of my camera as a producer for my show."

"Relationships between people can be defined as colleagues or friends, but what truly touches your heart is the moment when one soul sees another," she wrote with emotion.

Wang Ning, in her personal Weibo post, brought up a recent encounter with Jing Yidan: "Five months ago, I ran into Sister Jing by chance during a business trip. 'Finished recording Touch the Hearts of China?' I turned around at that familiar voice, and saw Sister Jing, still as capable and neat as ever, and happily hugged her. I sent her the photo we took together, and she replied instantly: 'Such a familiar production team on the road, what a warm encounter! Tell the cameraman of camera No. 1 that the background didn't show the specific setting - haha!' Little did I know, that would be the last message she ever left me... An idol I've always looked up to, a sister who was always caring—thinking of you, you've never left."

On September 13, the verified Weibo account @主持人王宁 posted a photo and text to mourn Jing Yidan. Yang Lan, meanwhile, wrote on her personal Weibo, "Sister Yidan is still gone. I kept hoping for a miracle... From winning the first Golden Microphone Award together in 1994, to our journeys overseas for women's growth, Sister Yidan, you have always been my most beloved sister. You left in such a hurry; I can't bear to let you go. What comforts me is that you truly lived, loved, recorded, and created. Sister Yidan, I am deeply honored to have known and accompanied you. Crying hard."

On September 13, the verified Weibo account @杨澜 posted a photo and text to mourn Jing Yidan. "Lately, I was thinking about when to invite Teacher Jing Yidan for another interview, since the last one was 11 years ago. But some things become regrets that can never be made up for... She once recorded this era, and she has now become a memory of this era. I will remember her, and I will miss her."

Chen Luyu, who also worked at CCTV in her early years, expressed her remembrance through her personal Weibo account. Public records show that Jing Yidan was born in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, in 1955. She graduated from Beijing Broadcasting Institute (now Communication University of China) and was a seasoned TV host and author. She joined CCTV in 1988 and hosted programs including Economic Half Hour, Yidan Topic, Oriental Horizon, Focus Report, and Touch the Hearts of China. She won the highest honor for TV hosts in China, the Golden Microphone Award, three consecutive times, and was a representative host of CCTV's news commentary programs.

On April 30, 2015, at the age of 60, Jing Yidan hosted Focus Report for the last time. Facing the camera, she said her final words, "Tomorrow is May Day, and Focus Report wishes you a happy holiday!" before bowing deeply.