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Overwork Blamed in Programmer's Heart Attack Tragedy

1/31/2026

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Gao Guanghui, a 32-year-old Chinese programmer, died in November 2025 from a heart attack.
His wife, using the pseudonym Li, said he felt unwell on the day and tried to work.
The Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital confirmed the cause as a heart attack, potentially linked to overwork.
Eight hours after his passing, Gao received a work task message, highlighting concerns about overwork in tech.

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Story summary

Gao Guanghui, a 32-year-old Chinese programmer, died in November 2025 from a heart attack.
His wife, using the pseudonym Li, said he felt unwell on the day and tried to work.
The Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital confirmed the cause as a heart attack, potentially linked to overwork.
Eight hours after his passing, Gao received a work task message, highlighting concerns about overwork in tech.