These influencers went in to hospital to have am operation, but unfortunately never returned home as they died as a result.
Some were having surgery to treat a medical condition, while others had opted to have an op for cosmetic reasons.
Take a look through our gallery below to see all the social media stars who had surgery that turned fatal in recent years. May they all rest in peace.
1. Yulia Burtseva
Influencer and mum-of-one Yulia Burtseva died aged 38 in January 2026, reportedly after a bum-lift operation went wrong. Photo by X. | X Photo: X
2. Rebecca ‘Boo’ Wylie Simms
Food influencer Rebecca ‘Boo’ Wylie Simms died aged 39 in January 2025 after complications due to surgery during an operation. The exact cause of death is not known, and it is also not known why Simms was having an operation. Photo by Instagram/@ladyandlarder. | Instagram/@ladyandlarder. Photo: Instagram/@ladyandlarder
3. Baby Demoni
TikTok star ‘Baby Demoni’, real name Alejandra Esquin, died at 24 in October 2025 in mysterious circumstances, days after having plastic surgery. “One of her pals Yina Calderón said at the time of her death: “She had liposuction and a boob job two days ago.“She was super happy with the surgery… it’s very strange.” Photo: baby_demoni_/Instagram | baby_demoni_/Instagram
4. Valéria Pantoja
Valéria Pantoja, aged 30, died in May 2025 shortly after having weight loss surgery. Her sister-in-law confirmed at the time: "She was recovering from bariatric, she was very weak, got sick at dawn and ended up lifeless in the hospital." Photo by Instagram/@valeriapantojapmu. | Instagram/@valeriapantojapmu Photo: Instagram/@valeriapantojapmu