Beauty influencer Valéria Pantoja has reportedly died at age 30 while recovering from weight loss surgery.
“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Valéria Pantoja,” read an English translation of the Portuguese message shared via Instagram, per People. “She was a beloved person and leaves memories that will comfort our hearts. May God give strength and comfort to family and friends at this difficult time.”
The family also reportedly thanked her more than 12,000 followers for their support. They did not share a cause of death.
Several users shared their condolences in the comments section of Pantoja’s Instagram post, with one user writing, translated to English, “Nostalgia hurts more and more, I can’t even look in the mirror right because I look at my eyebrow and remember you because Saturday we were together in the Studio you doing my eyebrow and gossiping as we always did, talking about trips, futures, I really wanted to learn from you about aesthetics because that I graduated and really admired your work… but I learned one thing from you, I learned to be gentle, to be cheerful, to be determined.”
The user continued, “Thank you for every moment for every conversation, what comforts me is that I was able to say goodbye, I hugged you, and said “bye friend” as we always do… I love you friend, forever.”
People reported that according to Pantoja’s sister-in-law, the Brazilian content creator recently underwent bariatric weight loss surgery. The sister-in-law alleged that Pantoja died in the hospital after becoming ill.
“She didn’t kill herself! She didn’t fall down the stairs! We still don’t know the cause, only after the autopsy!” the sister-in-law wrote of Pantoja, per People. “She was recovering from bariatric, she was very weak, got sick at dawn and ended up lifeless in the hospital. Please stop spreading lies!”
Pantoja rose to fame online for her beauty content, with her Instagram bio translating to, “I help you find your best version.” In May 2024, Pantoja opened up about her credentials.
“I have been working in the field of esthetics for 6 years, I am a graduate in Esthetics and Cosmetics and Post Graduate in Intradermal Procedures and High Technology Applied in Esthetics,” she wrote via Instagram, translated to English. “My mission is to promote the quality of life, self-esteem and the self-care we all need. In the middle of these years I’ve gained not only ‘clients’ but I’ve gained friends who have been with me for a long time. Ahhhh I’m also a psychologist in the free hours”
She continued, “I look back and see everything I’ve accomplished, everything I’ve learned, every experience and I feel proud. For those who don’t know I started ONLY doing brow designs, nothing else 🥲 Today I offer a list of services & always seeking knowledge to better serve you. Learning is the only thing the mind never gets tired of, never fears, and never regrets. Ahhh and my diary is open Come check out my services and get even more beautiful 🤩💕.”
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