It is ironic that a sphere that entirely focuses on the health and well-being of the body, also faces a considerable amount of deaths every so often. The most recent news is of a Brazillian influencer, Larissa Borges who passed away due to a tragic incident while she was traveling in Gramado, Brazil on August 20.
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Borges was hospitalized after enduring an initial cardiac arrest. However, that was not the end of it, the influencer suffered a final cardiac arrest and breathed her last. The fitness star’s family is devastated and has expressed themselves on social media.
Larissa Borges’ death leaves family grief-stricken
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As per sources, the 33-year-old Instagram sensation passed away after a misfortunate incident that involved not one but two cardiac arrests consecutively. After suffering the first attack, Borges was left in a coma for a week. Days later, she succumbed to another attack on August 28. However, what influenced the cardiac arrest is still being examined, and remains unknown.
Borges’ family was shattered by the news, and confirmed her death on social media. Moreover, during her critical situation, the family was actively updating the influencer’s 30,000 Instagram fans. Expressing their deep sadness on the matter, they wrote in a post on Wednesday, “The pain of losing someone so young, just 33 years old, and so kind, is overwhelming.”
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Besides that, the heartwrenching note on Instagram, translated into English, read, “Our hearts are broken, and the longing we will feel is indescribable.” Owing to prior investigations, it was determined that she was intoxicated with several substances, including alcohol, per reports. Her untimely demise affected her family and fans, who resorted to social media to express their grief.
Larissa Borges’ family pens down an emotional note
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Taking to the influencer’s Instagram recently, Borges’ family posted a picture of the late influencer and an elaborate statement on August 29th. Updating Borges’ fans about her tragic demise, her family also remembered her contributions to the fitness community. “Larissa left a legacy of love, joy, and determination,” the note read.
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Larissa’s captivating personality and energetic presence always lifted the spirits of those around her. Likewise, an overwhelming amount of prayers and heartfelt messages poured in from the community, most taking to the comments section to express themselves.
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Her family shall update further updates relating to her death, and investigations through social media. Nonetheless, the fitness sensation’s influence in the fitness world will be cherished by the community for long.