Disney influencer dies at event: acquaintances make serious accusations
Los Angeles (USA) - She loved Disney and was known as a collector: An influencer from the USA has died suddenly during a pre-Christmas event - at the age of just 34.
Dominique Brown was invited to an influencer event at the BoxLunch retail chain in Los Angeles last Thursday.
According to People magazine, which cites guests who were also present that evening, she is said to have suffered a severe allergic reaction during the feast, which cost her her life.
It is not officially known which food or dish caused this reaction. However, because it was not specifically labeled, the 34-year-old asked the staff. They are said to have confirmed that it did not contain anything she was allergic to.
As soon as she ate it, she suddenly felt ill. One X user claimed in a post that she had known Dominique for many years. She had been allergic to peanuts and had immediately asked to be taken to hospital.
She was allegedly initially refused because they wanted to take photos with her. It is unclear whether the allegations are actually true and when the emergency call was finally made.
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The BoxLunch company did comment to People about the tragic incident, but not about the allegations.
"We are devastated by the death of Dominique Brown, a beloved member of the BoxLunch collective, who suffered a medical emergency at an event hosted by BoxLunch in Los Angeles on Thursday," a spokesperson said. They wanted to support her family and friends.
The young woman has more than 18,000 followers on Instagram and often presents herself in the Disney theme park or with various fan articles.
Under her last post on Wednesday, her presumed brother Patrick left an emotional comment following Dominique's death. "I will miss my sister and my best friend and the infectious smile she always had." He did not comment on the allegations.