Brazilian beauty influencer Valeria Pantoja has passed away, her family confirmed in a post on her Instagram, where she had more than 12,000 followers. The announcement, shared on Instagram Stories, expressed deep sorrow, stating, “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Valeria Pantoja.” The post described her as “a beloved person” whose memory would bring comfort to her loved ones.
The family also expressed gratitude for the support and affection of her followers during this difficult time. Tributes have flooded in from fans and former clients who had received beauty treatments like Botox and lip fillers from Pantoja.
While the cause of death has not yet been determined, her sister-in-law clarified that the 27-year-old influencer had recently undergone bariatric weight-loss surgery and was recovering when she suddenly fell ill. “She didn’t take her own life. She didn’t fall down the stairs. We still don’t know the cause—only the autopsy will confirm,” the family member wrote, urging people not to spread false information. “She was weak, got sick during the night, and passed away in the hospital,” the post added.
Her unexpected death has shocked both her followers and Brazil’s beauty community.
