Influencer Dominique Brown dies aged 34 after ‘allergic reaction’ during charity event as her brother pays tribute
INFLUENCER Dominique Brown has tragically died at 34, reportedly due to a severe allergic reaction during an industry event.
Witnesses claim she unknowingly consumed food containing an allergen at a BoxLunch event on Thursday.
Several influencers who were present claimed the food item was unmarked, and Brown had allegedly been assured it was free of the allergen before the reaction occurred.
A user on X, known as @hideyagrannies, alleged that Dominique Brown was her mother’s best friend for the past ten years and was reportedly allergic to peanuts.
The user made a startling claim, stating that when Brown asked to be taken to a hospital after feeling unwell, “everyone said no and took pictures first.”
They wrote: “She was my moms best friend of 10 years. She asked if there was peanuts in the food and everyone told her no.
“When she instantly felt bad she asked someone to take her to the hospital, everyone said no and to take pictures first. So sad.”
Dominique’s brother expressed his gratitude to her fans by commenting on her final Instagram post.
He wrote on Friday: “Hi everyone, this is @pramos313 – Dominique’s brother.
“I wanted to take a a moment to say thank you to her social media fam for showing her so much love and light.
“Disney did bring her joy, but it was unparalleled that she found a community who loved her and Disney as much as she did.
“I will miss my sister and best friend and that infectious smile she always had. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.”
Brown, a California-based influencer known online as HellooDomo, built her platform around Disney-inspired content.
In 2018, she co-founded BlackGirlDisney alongside Mia Von after recognising a lack of representation within the Disney influencer community.
Together, they established an inclusive space for women of colour who share a passion for Disney’s movies and theme parks.
Numerous Disney influencers expressed their grief in the comments of Brown’s final video, with many highlighting her warm, friendly personality and commending her dedication to fostering a safe and supportive community.
Tatiana Kelley, who goes by Dapper on the Daily online, said: “The kindest most genuine person in this community …we will miss you Domo […]
“Thank you for touching our lives with your joy & wit & for being so incredibly welcoming to us all.”
Main St Muse, real name Katy Lane, added: “I’m so happy I got to hug you last week.
“Your positivity and passion for life will always inspire me you were and will continue to be the good in the world Dom.”
It comes after a beauty influencer tragically died of cancer aged just 42.
Lilian Martins Gomes, was better known to her one million Instagram followers as Lili Spada.
The Brazilian revealed this summer that she was battling cancer.
Lili, who created content about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures, then announced that she would be taking an indefinite break from social media due to her “delicate health situation.”
Her team also said: “All her focus is entirely on her recovery at this time.”
She died on Wednesday, announced the Brazilian Centre for Hydroliposuction who she was partnered with.
They said all their activities would be suspended for two days to honour the influencer as their “hearts are in mourning”.
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