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Brazilian Influencer Maria Rita Dies Suddenly at 25

Her death adds to a recent string of losses among young Brazilian influencers that has unsettled fans.

Overview

  • Maria Rita Rodrigues da Silva died on Feb. 21 at age 25, according to multiple reports.
  • Her parents announced the news on social media and said she suffered a sudden illness, with no official cause disclosed.
  • A funeral was held on Feb. 22 and she was buried on Feb. 23 in São Bernardo do Campo.
  • She had roughly 65,000 followers on TikTok and more than 11,000 on Instagram, and her last post came on Feb. 19.
  • A friend said they were together in a studio less than a day before her death and had made plans to meet again.