These are the faces of seven internet, social media, and TV personalities who have died so far this year.
They have died in tragic and awful circumstances, with their deaths untimely in all cases, unexpected in some and very sad in all. May they all rest in peace. Click through our gallery below to remember them.
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1. Yulia Burtseva
Mum influencer Yulia Burtseva died aged 38 from complications caused by a bum-lift operation in January. Her surgeon is facing charges related to her death. Photo by X. | X Photo: X
2. Isabel Veloso
Isabel Veloso died of terminal cancer aged 19 in January, leaving behind her husband of almost two years, Lucas Borbas, and their one-year-old son, Arthur. Isabel had announced her pregnancy shortly after being told she had months to live, back in August 2024. Photo by Instagram/isabelvelosoo. | Instagram/isabelvelosoo Photo: Instagram/isabelvelosoo
3. Esther Thomas
Influencer Sunshine, real name Esther Thomas, died in January at the age of 26 after having surgery for uterine fibroids. Her family said she "suddenly passed away" after the procedure. Photo by Instagram/@sunshine_official223. | Instagram/@sunshine_official223 Photo: Instagram/@sunshine_official223
4. Zhang Chun
Fashion influencer Zhang Chun, who was known to her fans as Ni De Du Kou, died “suddenly” after being rushed to hospital on New Year's Day. Her mum said the 29-year-old had an underlying heart condition, but her cause of death has not been revealed. Photo by X. | X Photo: X