A much-loved comedy influencer known as the “Lipstick Queen” has died aged 96.
Estelinha Bezerra passed away on Tuesday (14 April), her son confirmed in an emotional post shared with her 1.5million Instagram followers.
The internet favourite won hearts with her humour, honesty and uplifting outlook on life during her three years online.
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Fans adored her for sharing light-hearted moments and spreading messages of self-love, self-care and joy.
She became famous for her iconic catchphrase: “Without lipstick, I’m nobody!”
Earlier this year, Estelinha had been admitted to intensive care with a urinary infection, as reported by Need To Know.
In a now-viral clip from that time, she was seen applying make-up in hospital as her son tried to explain it wasn’t appropriate.
She cheekily replied: “So what if I’m in the ICU? I want to get kicked out!”
A later update revealed she had been back in hospital for around a month before her passing.
Paying tribute, her son Josafá wrote: “Estelinha loved living – and you, her followers, came to know so much of that love for life…
“The void she leaves behind is already enormous, but the memories and life lessons will be what keep us going.”
Originally from Jaguaribe, Brazil, Estelinha later moved to São Paulo in 1979, where she lived with her family.
In one video, she reflected on her upbringing, saying: “My childhood was happy. My three sisters and I were very close. I was brought up the same way I raised my children – always united.”
She leaves behind a large family including children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even great-great-grandchildren.
Fans flooded social media with tributes.
One person wrote: “Very sad, but let’s focus on the joy she leaves behind – that beautiful smile! Rest in peace, Estelinha, today a beautiful star in the sky.”
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