Update: Naomi's final rites in Japan - Don't spread lies! A request from her sister

Unfortunately, Naomi Chan Weerawardana, a YouTube creator who passed away in Japan while giving birth to her first child, will have her final rites performed in Japan. Her sister, Ayesha, announced this in a video released from Japan. She expressed regret over several Facebook pages spreading false statements regarding this matter and also arranged for her fans to report them.

She further requested not to spread false news to gain reach. Her full statement is below.

"This video is for those asking about my sister and the baby. The main thing I have to say, as I mentioned in the previous video, is that the cause of my sister's death, according to her post-mortem and death certificate, was that the fluid from the water bag entered her blood vessels and caused a heart block. Beyond that, I don't know much more to say, and I don't think I need to explain anything further."

The other thing I have to say right now is about the son. The son is currently recovering. There's no more information to share about him at the moment.

The main reason for making this video is that my sister's funeral arrangements have been made to be held in Japan according to Japanese customs, with my brother-in-law's consent, this coming Monday, the 16th. However, I regret to say that they will not approve the participation of any Sri Lankans. Only immediate family members will participate, and I will be able to attend on behalf of my sister. Thank you very much to everyone for that as well.

I'm sorry that you won't be able to participate. However, for all the love you give... I can't even find the words to express it... I truly love everyone. She would have been happy if she could have truly seen the love you all are giving with her own eyes, because various media outlets are talking about her, her videos are being shared, some of which are too difficult for me to watch.

The other main thing is that her death... sorry, her body will not be sent to Sri Lanka at any time. Because I am not aware of any such arrangement, and my brother-in-law has decided to perform the final rites here according to local customs, so it won't be sent to Sri Lanka. However, the family has arranged her seven-day alms-giving and sermon in Sri Lanka. That will proceed as planned.

The other thing is, if anyone is collecting money from you without my knowledge, please don't be deceived by it. And please don't call or message me about it; I have no connection to such things. Because it's not a living person that would be sent to Sri Lanka; if that were to happen, my family wouldn't be able to bear the grief I've endured, which is why we are not sending her to Sri Lanka. If you have contributed money to such a thing, please resolve those matters on your own. Do not contact me.

Also, many people have tried to contact me. May blessings be upon all of them. However, at this time, I am not in a position to talk or message everyone. Therefore, thank you everyone for your support.

The other thing is, please don't exploit my sister's death. That's what I, as her only sister, have to say. Don't exploit my sister anywhere. Don't sell my sister for money. Don't post false things for the sake of reach on your pages. There are some things I don't know, and you don't know how she went to the hospital or what she ate before she left. I don't know how you can make such assumptions and statements when even I don't know. So, please, don't exploit my sister's death. That's all I have to say. If there are any more details, I will bring another video in the future.

Watch the video of her statement ›