Influencer ‘Carol the Warrior’ dies of cancer at just 23
Influencer ‘Carol the Warrior’ has died of cancer aged 23.
The brave content creator, real name Carolina Reyes, died in a clinic in her home city yesterday (11 Mar).
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The influencer, who had 210,000 Instagram followers, was described as a “brilliant human being who never gave up in the face of any difficulty that came her way”.
In a statement on her Instagram page, family members asked for “respect and empathy” at this difficult time.
Relatives also thanked Carolina’s fans for their support in the months since she was diagnosed with cancer.
“Thank you for loving her, supporting her, showing her so much affection, and always welcoming her with open arms,” her family said.
In October last year, Carolina revealed that she was suffering with health issues that prompted her to go to hospital in the city of Cali, Colombia.
After several tests, doctors diagnosed fluid in her lungs and drained several fluid-filled sacs.
She said at the time: “You can’t imagine how devastated my uncle was to see me in such pain.
“They had to bathe me, dress me, everything.”
She also said that some family members believed her illness was the result of a black magic ritual despite medical diagnoses pointing to a complex clinical condition.
The following month, she announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer, as reported by Need To Know.
Carolina shared stories related to her chemotherapy treatments on social media, quickly racking up a large following and earning her the nickname ‘Carol the Warrior’.
She had recently returned from a trip to Brazil just prior to her passing.
Her family said they will provide details of her funeral in the coming days.
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