Brazilian health influencer Adriana, who shed 45 kg in a year, dies of 'mystery illness'

In Brazil, wellness influencer Adriana Thyssen passed away due to a mystery illness at the age of 49.  She lost 45 Kgs in a span of a year. The influencer's demise was confirmed by her cousin on the Instagram page of Thyssen's plus-size sportswear bazaar, Drika Store.

Thyssen breathed her last on September 17 at her home in Uberlândia, south of Brasília, as per the US media report. However, the cause of her death has not been confirmed yet. Notably, Thyssen was known for her weight loss content that she used to post on social media platforms. She shared workout routines and healthy diet tips on her Instagram account, which boasts over 600,000 followers.

Brazil's wellness influencer dies due to mysterious illness

“It is with deep sadness and regret that we, the Drika Blog and Drika Store team and family announce the death of our dear Drika," the post stated. "In this moment of pain, we ask for everyone’s prayer and compassion," it added.

The sudden death of Adriana Thyssen, a Brazilian Health Influencer, has left her family members and friends in shock. It is to be noted that her weight loss journey led her to stardom. She started to showcase her journey on social media platforms, inspired by weight problems she suffered since childhood, which led her on a downward spiral into drug addiction and depression. 

According to the New York Post, she used to discuss her issues openly on talk shows and on social media platforms. “I was digging a deeper and deeper hole in my life,” said the social media star, who weighed over 220 pounds by the time she was 39. During her weight loss journey, she shared her healthy diets and exercise regimens. In the first eight months, the fit influencer dropped nearly 80 pounds.