A POPULAR social media star has died under mysterious circumstances at age 25.
Instagram influencer Juliana Rocha’s family announced her death on Monday after she vanished from social media for two months.
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Juliana had almost 200,000 followers on Instagram and over 250,000 on TikTok, where she posted make-up tutorials for her fans
The Brazilian influencer’s family did not explain how the young make-up influencer had died.
The statement online read: “It is with deep sorrow and sadness that Juliana Rocha’s family informs you, her audience and those who liked her, that she has passed away.
“The funeral will be tomorrow for family and friends.”
Juliana had almost 200,000 followers on Instagram and over 250,000 on TikTok, where she posted make-up tutorials for her fans.
Her posts proved popular with viewers online and her last TikTok video had racked up almost two million views.
But she hadn’t posted anything since August 25th, sparking concern over her whereabouts among fans.
Someone claiming to be a close friend of her family said she died of cancer in a post online, but her family have not confirmed this.
Thiago Mello wrote: “I’m in shock. Unfortunately, it’s true, people. I’m a friend of Marllon, and he confirmed it. Juliana was battling leukaemia.”
The young star’s agency shared a post which read: “Juliana’s presence and influence will always be remembered, not only by us but by her entire audience.
“Rest in peace, Ju, and may your light continue to shine in our hearts.”
It comes just a few months after a 33-year-old influencer died after suffering a “double cardiac arrest”.
Larissa Borges died after being hospitalised in a coma for over a week.
She had over 30,000 followers with whom she shared pictures from her travels, and health and fitness tips.
Someone claiming to be a close friend of her family said she died of cancer in a post online, but her family have not confirmed thisJam Press