Tragedy has struck the social media community with the sudden death of popular Brazilian influencer Yasmim Ângela Feitosa de Souza at just 26 years old.
The content creator, who amassed over 23,000 Instagram followers, passed away on November 12, merely two days after celebrating her birthday with friends in her hometown of Petrolina, Brazil.
Rapid Onset of Mysterious Illness
According to her mother's statement to Brazilian news outlet g1, the young woman's health deteriorated with shocking speed. The family's nightmare began after Yasmim consumed alcohol with two friends during a gathering on November 10.
"They drank on Monday night, and then yesterday my daughter's boyfriend woke up feeling unwell," her mother explained. "My daughter, however, was happy all day, playing with everyone, she went to the market with me, we did our grocery shopping, we had lunch out. And it was at night that she started feeling unwell. And then I couldn't save my daughter."
Hospital Reports and Official Investigation
The University Hospital of Univasf confirmed to g1 that a patient matching these circumstances arrived on November 12 with a report of menthol poisoning. Medical staff noted this case formed part of a recent pattern of similar incidents occurring throughout the region.
Authorities have now seized the bottle of whisky consumed by the influencer and her friends, which her mother estimated contained approximately one and a half litres in total. Forensic analysis is currently underway to determine the exact cause of contamination.
Final Social Media Posts and Legacy
De Souza regularly shared lifestyle and relationship content with her substantial following, often featuring her boyfriend in both videos and photographs. Her final Instagram update appears to have been published on November 5, showcasing a humorous text-message exchange between the couple.
According to local reports, Yasmim de Souza was laid to rest on Thursday, November 13, at a cemetery located near her family home, leaving behind a devastated community of followers and loved ones.
