Weight loss influencer dies aged 49 after shedding 7 stone in a year
19.09.2023 - 22:33
/ ok.co.uk
Fitness influencer Adriana Thyssen has died suddenly, aged just 49.
The social media star's family announced her tragic passing on the Instagram page of her plus-size sportswear bazaar, Drika Store.
The statement said: “It is with deep sadness and regret that we, the Drika Blog and Drika Store team and family announce the death of our dear Drika. “In this moment of pain, we ask for everyone’s prayer and compassion.” Adriana, who was known online as Drika, reportedly died on September 17 at her home in Uberlândia, south of Brasília. Her family has not disclosed the cause of death.
Fans took to the comments to express their shock and sadness at Drika's tragic passing. One person wrote: "It feels like a nightmare, how I wish it was a lie. I will be praying that God welcomes her in his infinite mercy." "People, I can't believe it, it's crazy," said another.
A third emotionally penned: "Just yesterday I was seeing her stores, I even talked about how much I loved the corner of the swing she has on the balcony.
The pain I felt while reading this. "May God in his infinite kindness receive you and heal you from all the evil they did to you Drika. May God comfort all his family and friends in these moments of great pain." According to the Mail Online, the influencer was buried at Cemitério Bom Jesus in Araguari.
Only family members were invited to attend the funeral proceedings. At the time of her death, she boasted 1.7 million followers on Facebook and ran a plus-sized activewear and clothing label called Drika's Store.
The brand account had nearly 76,000 followers on Instagram. Her path to internet stardom was inspired in part by weight problems she suffered since childhood, which led her on a downward spiral into drug addiction and
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