Adriana Thyssen, a 49-year-old Brazilian fitness influencer, passed away from an undisclosed and puzzling illness. She gained widespread recognition for her remarkable weight loss journey, shedding over 45 kilograms in a span of just over a year, which served as an inspiration for many who embarked on similar journeys.
Her untimely demise left everyone in shock, shrouded in uncertainty regarding the circumstances surrounding her death. Thyssen had garnered an impressive following of over 600,000 individuals on the popular social media platform Instagram, where she consistently shared her transformation and weight loss experiences, as reported by the New York Post.
The heartbreaking news of her passing was communicated by her cousin through her Drikas Store Instagram account, accompanied by a poignant message. "She exhibited unwavering strength for an extended period. Despite her quest for love, she often received mere crumbs. Haters had already inflicted considerable harm, so at this moment, I implore everyone for compassion, understanding, and empathy," expressed her cousin.
Nevertheless, her cousin did not provide any specific details regarding the cause of her demise, leaving her devoted followers perplexed and seeking answers.
Comments from her followers on Instagram reflected their bewilderment and sorrow. "What happened? How did she pass away? My goodness," questioned one Instagram user. Another wrote, "She silently cried out for help! Rest in peace, Drika." Yet another user expressed disbelief, saying, "I can't fathom it, but her pain was evident in her eyes."
Adriana Thyssen had previously shared her weight loss journey with the local media. At the age of 39, she had reached a weight of nearly 100 kilograms, confronting struggles with depression and substance addiction.
Over the course of eight months, she managed to shed 36 kilograms, followed by an additional 9 kilograms lost over seven months, according to the Jazz Press. Throughout her journey, she consistently encouraged her followers to adopt her exercise and dietary regimen.
"I am very open and candid. My honesty, in light of everything that occurred, led people to follow me as if my life on social media were a reality show," she had previously expressed in one of her final Facebook posts, where she boasted 500,000 followers.
