Barbara, a well-known social media influencer, has passed away, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of her death. She was recognized for undergoing 27 cosmetic surgeries to achieve a look resembling a Barbie doll.
A close friend of Barbara, who was at her home just hours before she died, shared details about her health prior to her passing. The Brazilian influencer, Barbara Jankavski, had gained a loyal following through her cosmetic journey, with over 50,000 followers on Instagram and 344,000 on TikTok.
How Did Barbara Die?
According to reports, Barbara was found unresponsive at her home in São Paulo, Brazil. First responders attempted to revive her but were unsuccessful. Police have launched an investigation into her death, classifying it as suspicious.
The friend mentioned that Barbara had injured her eye earlier that day, which was linked to her recent facelift surgery. In a post before her passing, Barbara shared a selfie showing black eyes from the procedure, writing:
“Day 3 of the facelift. Improving way too fast! Almost invisible scar,” explaining that the injuries were not as serious as they seemed.
The Cost of Her Transformation
Barbara’s cosmetic journey to look like a Barbie doll reportedly cost her over KSh 7 million. Beyond her online presence, she also made appearances on Brazilian television and in advertisements, further solidifying her fame.
Despite her significant following, Barbara had not posted on Instagram since October 1, when she shared a video of meeting another Brazilian influencer.
Fans Mourn Barbara
The news of Barbara’s sudden passing has left fans devastated. Many took to her last social media posts to share emotional tributes.
Here are some of their tributes:
- avosdarazao: “How sad 😢 Rest in peace flower.”
- claudia151166: “Stop judging, this lady was awesome. Think about the family’s pain.”
- _foxxzz__: “Wow, when I saw it was her I couldn’t believe it 😭 😭 rest in peace my love.”
- iamthayfigueiredo: “Rest in peace Barbie 😢 Follow the light.”
- ka_moraes_ok: “Rest in peace Barbara!! May God receive her with lots of love and comfort her family and friends.”
- flavio.denobrega: “I already advised her on SBT years ago, such a shame. Rest in peace Barbara.”
- cintia_nogarolli: “Folks, I just saw it on TikTok and came to check if it was her. Omg so sad, I really liked her content. May you rest in peace.”
- maryhenrybittencourt: “So young, may God receive her with open arms, and give comfort to her family and friends!”
- garotagodot: “I’ve been following her since 2021, I’m devastated by the news. Rest in peace Barbara.”
Other Tragic News
In other sad news, Dubai-based travel influencer and photographer Anunay Sood passed away recently. His family confirmed the tragic news in a statement on his official Instagram page on Thursday, November 6.
The influencer died just days after showcasing his trip in Las Vegas, where he had attended a car exhibition and interacted with celebrities in the global automotive scene. Fans expressed deep sadness over his sudden passing.
