Jigme Gyatso, Former Tibetan political prisoner, dies at 56 in Gansu

Tibet’s ‘defiant monk’ Jigme Gyatso passed away at 56, followers blame ‘detention, torture by China’ Monk, known for his resistance to the Chinese govt, died Saturday.

Detained as a political prisoner for years, followers claim he was sick since his release in 2016.

Jigme Gyatso Death: How Did He Die?

Former Tibetan political prisoner and monk Jigme Gyatso who is also known as  Labrang Jigme is best recognized for his resistance against the Chinese government in Tibet, passed away Saturday at his home in Kanlho Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in China’s Gansu province. He was 56 age at the time of his death.

The monk’s dead body has been kept at his parents’ house in Kanlho and is under high-security monitoring, claimed a source in the Tibetan community while an exile in India. The Chinese authorities are not allowing anyone to go near the body, the source has added.

While the cause of Gyatso’s death is still unknown, reports have claimed that the monk had not been keeping unwell since his release from prison in the year 2016. “Gyatso had suffered multiple illnesses while he was in prison. He didn’t get any sort of medical attention on time and had to be hospitalized for two months

Jigme Gyatso Age, Family, and Early Life

Jigme Gyatso age was 56 years old at the time of his death. He was born in the nation of Tibet. He is of Tibetan nationality and had an Asian ethnic background.

jigme gyasto family

His family, as well as early life, are missing at the moment.

Jigme Gyatso Career, What was his profession?

Gyasto job and occupation details are missing at the moment.

Jigme Gyatso’s Net Worth, How much does he earn?

Jigme Gyatso net worth figure is under the wraps.

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Which school did he go to? What is his major?

His academic degree and educational details are missing at the moment.

Jigme Gyatso Wife, What about his relationship?

Jigme Gyatso wife as well as his kids’ names and their respective details have not been disclosed at the time of this writing.

His social media reach

Jigme seems to be inactive on the social media sites such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts.

Jigme Gyatso’s Height, Weight, Sexual orientation,

HeightNot Available
WeightNot Available
Hair colorNot Available  
Body typeFit
 Sexual orientationStraight

Interesting facts about Jigme Gyatso’s which you should be knows

NationalityTibetan
EthnicityAsian
Zodiac signNot Available
Age56
Relationship  statusNot Available
ChildrenNot Available
PartnerNot Available

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