Anna Clara, daughter of deceased Brazilian weight loss and makeup influencer Mila De Jesus, mourned her mother’s passing from an alleged heart attack in a tribute on the star’s Instagram page Monday.
“I, Anna Clara, am posting this condolence note,” Clara wrote in the heartfelt post to her mother’s 58,000 followers. “We are very sad to hear of the passing of our beautiful mother. We appreciate all the prayers and condolences. Continue to pray for us Thank you.”
The bereaved daughter also shared a black-and-white photo of her deceased mother.
De Jesus, who was born in Brazil but lived in Boston, had passed away Friday at 35, just months after tying the knot with her husband, George Kowszik. Along with Clara, she leaves behind three other children from a previous marriage.
Anna Clara’s tribute to her late mother. Instagram/miladejesusoficialAt the behest of her daughter, the family did not disclose her cause of death, however local sources reported that she’d died of cardiac arrest.
In October, the content creator announced on Instagram that she’d been suffering from psoriasis — a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches — since July.
Meanwhile, six years prior, the Bahia-born content creator underwent a major weight loss surgery, which she commemorated in a November Instagram post juxtaposing pics of herself before and after the procedure.
“Six years since a decision that changed my life in various aspects,” De Jesus captioned the composite. “On one side, the 22-year-old Mila, and on the other, the 35-year-old Mila.”
Mila De Jesus had become a fixture on Youtube, where she regularly uploaded makeup tutorials for her 100,000 subscribers. Jam Press
De Jesus amassed over 55,000 Instagram followers before she died. Jam Press
In October, De Jesus announced on Instagram that she’d been battling psoriasis — a skin disease defined by scaly lesions — since July. Jam PressThe influencer’s followers, friends and family members were devastated over her loss.
“Root follower here, since the beginning of YouTube,” wrote one crestfallen fan. “So sad, my God a lot of light, Mila. Rest in peace.”
“Still in disbelief. May God comfort the hearts of the whole family”, wrote Brazilian influencer Camila Coelho, who boasts 10 million followers on Instagram, per local media.
Businesswoman Eduarda Gaia, a long-time friend of the influencer, mourned De Jesus death. “I
will remember our last conversation on the phone forever!” she said in a statement. “I love you so much, friend.”
A picture juxtaposing De Jesus before and after her weight loss operation. Jam PressOne of the Brazilian’s children, Pedro Marçal, also paid tribute to his late mother, writing. “Rest, mom. I love you so much and no one will ever love me like you. God bless you.”
The Brazilian was perhaps best known for her makeup tutorials, which she posted for her over 100,000 followers on YouTube.
