Peanut allergy: the sudden death of Disney influencer Dominique Brown
Dominique Brown, a well-known content creator and die-hard Disney theme park fan, died in Los Angeles at the age of 34. She passed away in a restaurant.
According to the Daily Mail, the influencer had an allergic reaction to something she was eating at a restaurant. She was there for a Christmas event organized by BoxLunch in Los Angeles.
Photo: Dominique Brown / Instagram
Dominique Brown, who is allergic to peanuts, reportedly asked if the food she was served contained peanuts. The Daily Mail heard that the answer to that question was 'no'.
Photo: Dominique Brown / Instagram
However, according to a People magazine reporter present at the event, the influencer immediately began to feel ill while she was eating. Recognizing the characteristics of an allergic reaction, she asked someone to take her to the hospital.
Her health deteriorated so fast that she had to be given artificial respiration while waiting for medical assistance to arrive.
Photo: Dominique Brown / Instagram
After the tragic incident, much support poured in for the popular social media personality. Patrick Ramos, Dominique Brown's brother, sent a message of thanks on behalf of the entire family.
Photo: Dominique Brown / Instagram
"I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to her social media fam for showing her so much love and light," the brother of Dominique wrote on her Instagram account. "Disney did bring her joy, but it was unparalleled that she found a community who loved her and Disney as much as she did."
"I will miss my sister and best friend and that infectious smile she always had. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart," the statement concluded.
Photo: Dominique Brown / Instagram
Dominique Brown's passion for Disney theme parks and collectibles made her a reference in the field. She had a loyal and close community.
In addition, Dominique Brown was co-creator of 'BlackGirlDisney' with Mia Von. There, they denounced the lack of diversity and representation of Disney-themed influencers. The mission of this space was to bring together black women passionate about the entire Disney environment. They succeeded in this with flying colors.
Photo: Dominique Brown / Instagram
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