Influencer Killadamente Dead at 27: Report

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Influencer , known online as Killadamente, has died at age 27.

Acosta’s sister Katyan confirmed the influencer’s death via Instagram Story, per the Daily Mail. “I love you sister and I will always love you,” Katyan wrote alongside a photo of her sister — whose Killadamente account boasted over 6 million followers on Instagram — smiling for the camera. “I give thanks to God for giving me a sister like you with your big heart. Rest in peace my sister.”

While unconfirmed reports suggest Acosta choked on her food during a dinner out with her family, a cause of death for Acosta has not been confirmed.

Acosta died on Friday, January 3, according to a GoFundMe page started by her family to cover her funeral costs, which states, “At her young age, [Carol] managed to help thousands of people through her work, but on this occasion we join together and ask for your help to give her a farewell as she deserves.”

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The statement continued, “Any contribution, no matter how small, will help cover funeral expenses and support her family and children as they face this unimaginable loss.” The GoFundMe was set up by Acosta’s sister Elizabeth, and it has so far raised almost all of its $26,000 goal.

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Acosta, who was born in the Dominican Republic, is survived by her two children, Reina and Legend. Katyan shared a link to her sister’s GoFundMe via Instagram Story on Sunday, January 6, alongside another heartfelt message.

“I know that you will always be with me, my sister, my partner and my best friend, sister always,” she wrote. “I love you and I will always love you. If you want to support our family with funeral expenses, click here.”

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Acosta was a fashion influencer known for her content geared toward body positivity, fashion and beauty tips, and activism surrounding domestic violence and bullying. Her signature hashtag, “#meamoynomeimporta,” which translates to, “I love myself and I don’t care,” was even highlighted on a billboard in New York City’s Times Square in November 2020. “Thank you God! Dreams do come true 🎉 💓 Let’s go for more!” she wrote via Instagram at the time.

Related: Celebrities and Social Media Stars Who Announced Their Own Deaths Several social media personalities confirmed their own deaths with posthumously released statements and recorded messages. Bella Bradford, for her part, recorded a video for her TikTok page ahead of her October 2024 death. “I have terminal cancer and unfortunately, by now, my life has come to an end, and I’ve passed away,” Bradford, who was […]

Acosta’s death comes weeks after the death of influencer , known for her screenname HellooDomo, who died on December 5, 2024, at an industry event hosted by BoxLunch due to a severe allergic reaction. She was 34.

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“We are devastated by the passing of Dominique Brown, a beloved member of the BoxLunch Collective, who suffered a medical emergency at an event hosted by BoxLunch Thursday in Los Angeles,” BoxLunch told Us Weekly in a statement in December. “Our hearts go out to her family and friends, and we will do everything we can to support them and the members of the BoxLunch Collective and our team during this painful time.”

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Influencer Killadamente Dead at 27: Report

Influencer Killadamente Dead at 27: Report

Influencer Killadamente Dead at 27: Report

Influencer Killadamente Dead at 27: Report

Influencer Killadamente Dead at 27: Report