TRAGIC LOSS
Influencer Yuriby Gomez, 23, dies of mystery illness days after going into hospital as family ‘begged for blood donors’
INFLUENCER Yuriby Gomez has passed away from a mystery illness just days after being admitted to hospital.
Tributes have poured in for the tragic 23-year-old following her sudden death in Guatemala on Wednesday.
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She had reportedly spent several days in the intensive care unit at the San Juan de Dios Hospital for undisclosed reasons.
Yuriby's cause of death has not yet been revealed, although her family had revealed she was suffering from "health problems".
Her relatives had desperately begged for blood donations in the days leading up to her untimely passing.
Fans of the fashionista have since flooded her social media accounts with messages of condolence.
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Guatemalan-born Yuriby had gained a legion of supporters online by sharing her style tips and her incredible outfits.
She had acquired nearly 100,000 Instagram followers as well as growing her presence on the video-sharing app TikTok.
The social media star also helped promote her celebrity aunt's beauty salon, Keigi, along with other brands.
Yuriby is the niece of model and influencer Kimberly Flores, who boasts a whopping 2.5million Instagram followers.
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The heartbroken blogger shared an emotive tribute describing her "indescribable" pain after losing her beloved sidekick.
Kimberly said: "I can't cope with so much pain.
"We were always together in a single heartbeat, my love. You had so many dreams."
She shared a sweet photo from her wedding day four years ago, showing Yuriby proudly watching her aunt walk down the aisle.
Kimberly continued: "How can it be that four years ago was the happiest and most special day of my life?
"And today can possibly be the saddest. This pain is indescribable."
The 36-year-old's husband, Mexican singer Edwin Luna, also posted a solemn tribute on social media.
He wrote: "May the whole family find comfort in shared memories and in the love that will always be present. RIP Yuriby Gómez."
The late fashion influencer was in a relationship with Kevin Herrera, who she dubbed her "true love".
She regularly shared sweet snaps of them both as well as video montages of their romance.
Kevin heartbreakingly shared an Instagram story showing an arrangement of bright red flowers.
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He wrote: "See you soon my love, I will always love you."
Yuriby's family were seen dressed in white as they released doves in tribute to the influencer.
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