USA - An influencer (†27) died under tragic circumstances on January 3: She suddenly started choking while eating dinner, struggling to breathe - a few minutes later she was dead.

As the Mirror reports, the sad news of Carol Acosta's death was confirmed by her younger sister on social media, who shared her loss in an emotional post.

Carol leaves behind her two young children, Reina and Legend, as well as a grieving fanbase who are deeply saddened by the influencer's sudden and tragic death.

The 27-year-old was reportedly eating dinner as usual when she suddenly started choking and had difficulty breathing.

She was immediately taken to hospital, but despite the doctors' best efforts, all help came too late.

Her loss leaves a painful void in the world of social media, where she was seen as an authentic and inspiring voice.

At a young age, Carol had many painful experiences due to her appearance. But instead of letting it get her down, she decided to turn her pain into humor.

With her messages of self-love and body positivity, she gained a huge following on Instagram and encouraged millions of people to appreciate and love themselves - regardless of societal standards.

In the midst of their grief, Carol's family is now asking for support. They have set up a GoFundMe page to get help with funeral costs as well as financial support for their two young children.