Fashion boss (†28) complains of feeling unwell, days later she is dead

Brazil - Sadness in the fashion world! Brazilian influencer Laleska Alexandre has passed away suddenly! She was only 28 years old.

Laleska Alexandre wanted to take off in Brazil's fashion industry, but died at the age of just 28.
Laleska Alexandre wanted to take off in Brazil's fashion industry, but died at the age of just 28.  © Screenshot/Instagram/laleskaalexandre

According to several media reports, the Brazilian woman is said to have felt unwell on February 2 and was taken to an emergency room in the state of Ceará in the north-east of the country.

According to her cousin, Alexandre was later transferred to another clinic. Then everything happened very quickly.

The 28-year-old had to undergo emergency surgery, during which the doctors are said to have discovered an advanced inflammation of her ovaries.

In the end, however, the doctors were no longer able to help: According to CNN Brasil, Alexandre suffered a circulatory shock including organ failure and was pronounced dead on February 5.

Laleska Alexandre managed two fashion brands and an agency

More than 40,000 people follow the 28-year-old's social media channels.

Laleska Alexandre was not only active as an influencer, but also ran a marketing agency and the clothing brands "La Vestiaire" and "La Brand Brasil".