Maria Sofia Valim, a 19-year-old Brazilian influencer, died of health complications following an emergency liver transplant.
On Saturday, her father, Vitor Valim – who is the mayor of the Brazilian municipality of Caucaia – announced her unexpected death on Instagram.
“It is with the deepest pain and sadness that I inform everyone about the death of my beloved daughter Sofia,” he wrote in a translated statement. “Unfortunately, her body did not survive. I thank everyone for their prayers and love for me and my family at this time of extreme suffering.”
“I would like to ask for everyone’s understanding at this time of so much pain,” he added in the caption. “The wake and burial rites will be limited to family only.”
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Two days before that, Vitor shared in another statement on Instagram that Maria Sofia — who was studying to be a lawyer — found a suitable donor and successfully went through the procedure.
“After following legal procedures and joining the queue for a liver transplant, Sofia was able to find a donor due to the urgency of her case,” her father wrote. “A compatible donor was found this morning and the operation was successfully performed. However, the next 48 hours will still be observation so we can know if Sofia’s body will accept the new organ.”
In one of her latest posts on Instagram, Maria Sofia shared a photo while attending Taylor Swift’s Brazilian leg Eras Tour.
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Maria Sofia Valim.
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After her death, several fans of the influencer commented below the photo and shared their sadness at the unexpected news.
“Rest in peace Sofia. You still had so much to live for. I was rooting so hard for you to get out of this. I feel like I’ve lost a friend,” said one fan.
“The most beautiful princess!” wrote fellow influencer Livia Benocio. “You shone here and you will shine like a little star next to our Father! Rest in Peace Family and friends mourn her departure, but Heaven is glorified to greet you.”
“May God welcome you with open arms! You were and always will be very special ❤️,” said content creator Giovanna de Freitas.
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