Influencer Carol Acosta, Also Known As Killadamente, Dead At 27

Body positive social media influencer, Carol Acosta, known to her 6.7 million followers as Killadamente, has died at age 27.

Her cause of death is unknown. Acosta’s death was confirmed by her sister, Katyan, who shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram over the weekend.

“I love you sister and I will always love you,” she wrote, according to Daily Mail. “I give thanks to God for giving me a sister like you with your big heart. Rest in peace my sister.”

Unconfirmed reports suggest that the mother of two choked on her food while at dinner with her family on Jan. 3. In a separate post, Katyan shared, “To all the people who are sending me messages of condolences, I want to thank you a lot for being there and for your support. And thank you also for supporting my sister while she was still alive.”

Per the New York Post, a statement from the influencer’s family was released, expressing their heartbreak and asking her community to donate to her funeral.

“On January 3 our dear Carolar better know as Killadamente passed away. The Acosta Gonzalez family shares its pain with everyone who knew her. At her young age she managed to help thousands of people through her work but on this occasion we unite and ask for your help in making sure she has the farewell she deserves,” it read. “If it’s within your possibilities we would appreciate a contribution however small to help go towards funeral costs and help her family and children overcome this enormous loss.”

In addition to her immediate family, Acosta is survived by her children, Reina and Legend.