Readers and avid Wattpad users were devastated upon hearing of the passing of well-known Wattpad author Diana Marie Maranan, better known by her pen name Yanalovesyouu.
The brilliant author of “My Husband is a Mafia Boss,” is being mourned by her fans. Her family and friends have spoken of her demise, and many who were moved by her novels have paid respect to her memory.
Millions of Wattpad users were enthralled by Yanalovesyouu’s story “My Husband is a Mafia Boss,” which became popular. Notable fictional works like Lerwick and Les Solitaires were among her other well-known novels. She was a remarkable writer because of her storytelling skills. Her stories gripped readers from beginning to end with their thrilling, romantic, and suspenseful content.
Unfortunately, her family and close friends disclosed her death on Tuesday, February 20, about a month after her renowned series, My Husband is a Mafia Boss, marked its 11th anniversary.
One of her close friends, Erika Pepito, stated on Facebook, “It is with great sorrow and a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my best friend, Diana Marie Serrato Maranan, the legendary author of My Husband Is A Mafia Boss, this morning. I have already spoken to her sister and am confirming this with consent from her family.”
She withheld the reason for the writer’s passing and asked that her family’s privacy be respected.
Cy Sero, another friend of Yana, used social media to express her grief over the loss of her fellow writer.
Amid this difficult time, Yana’s father uploaded her death certificate online to dispel rumors regarding her cause of death.
Many supporters were shocked and extended their condolences in the comment section of the posts.
Moreover, some of the author’s supporters and avid readers expressed on X (formerly Twitter) their sorrow over the unexpected death of the writer.
not svt related but as a wattpad reader it really saddens me the passing of the famous author, yanalovesyou ☹️. the author of MHIAMB (my husband is a mafia boss) is now in her resting place. her story will always be iconic. may ate yana’s soul rest in eternal peace 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/WQdpnQisnJ
— ♱ 𓆩shico𓆪 ♱ (@seb0_0nghae) February 20, 2024
Such a legendary author! Thank you so much for creating Ezekiel Roswell and Aemie Ferrer-Roswell po 🥺🫶 #MHIAMB#Yanalovesyouu pic.twitter.com/KkBWMr48ln
— Dyiesika✨ (@Dyiespesos) February 20, 2024
YOUR STORIES WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS 🕊️
Relatives of late Wattpad writer Diana Marie Maranan, popularly known as Yanalovesyouu or Yana, share photos of her wake. Yana passed away at the age of 34 on Tuesday, February 20. #MHIAMB pic.twitter.com/ALsM3ESJUJ
— latestchika.com (@latest_chika) February 21, 2024
May you rest in peace, ate Yanna. Thank you for creating MHIAMB 😭💕 pic.twitter.com/ucPBTpLDvm
— aìa | busyyy (@hannieillee) February 20, 2024
My fave Wattpad author 😭 mamimiss ka namin. 😭🕊️
Pinagpuyatan ko ‘tong basahin noon ang MHIAMB 😭 pic.twitter.com/dLhORpavPj
— 𝕤♡𝕟𝕖_𝕜𝕪 (@143kimyoung_ss) February 20, 2024
MHIAMB author di3d this morning. NO WAY :(((( such a legend miss yanalovesyou :((( rest in eternal peace.
— kaiiPagod go away (@BondelleEnjoyer) February 20, 2024
To the one of OG author in my wattpad era, please rest in eternal peace.
My highschool days will not be the same wo aemie and zeke. Please continue to write up there, Yana ☹️
MHIAMB supremacy 🙌
— ʀᴀᴇ (@krstnrrae) February 20, 2024
🥺RIP 🕊️miss yana. My HS days wouldn’t be complete without your stories🥺
MHIAMB has a special place in my heart💗#yanalovesyou #mhiamb pic.twitter.com/T1RyTwuANM— M’yang🔬💉 (@kmg_medkrixxlhs) February 20, 2024
Rest well, ate yana!💔 Thank you for creating Zeke and Aemie. You’re my one of my favorite author 😭 #MHIAMB #yanajin #Wattpad #yanolovesyou pic.twitter.com/LEupjvZ1Fo
— Shamille Luna (@Lunashmll) February 20, 2024
Crafting a story that captivates readers can be challenging. It requires many talents and creativity. Yanalovesyouu had a special gift for giving her readers a sense of realism in her characters and scenarios. Her novels did more than merely keep readers entertained; they evoked strong feelings and got them to consider different perspectives.
Yana may have left us too soon, but one thing is certain: her novels will always uplift and touch the hearts and souls of readers everywhere. Surely, many will continue to read her stories and recall her influence on Wattpad and beyond.
Photo source:
Diana Marie Serrato Maranan’s Facebook