The death is reported of Disney enthusiast Dominique Brown after she allegedly suffered a food allergy.
The 34-year-old is described as a popular social media influencer who loves Disney movies, theme parks, and collectibles.
According to sources, she passed on after attending an influencer event, where she reacted to the food she had eaten.
The event was held on December 5 in Los Angeles at the Vibiana venue.
Reports suggest that she alerted staff to her allergy and was told that her food did not contain the allergen. She, however, fell ill and died shortly after eating the food.
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A user on X (formerly Twitter) who attended the event said Dominique asked someone to take her to the hospital when she “instantly felt bad” after eating the food.
Other reports indicate that she received CPR at the event after an ambulance arrived.
“We are devastated by the passing of Dominique Brown, a beloved member of the BoxLunch Collective, who suffered a medical emergency at an event hosted by BoxLunch on Thursday in Los Angeles,”
“Our hearts go out to her family and friends, and we will do everything we can to support them and the members of the BoxLunch Collective and our team during this painful time,” a representative of the event organizers was quoted.
Some people have consoled the family after her brother, Patrick Ramos, made a post on Instagram.
“I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to her social media family for showing her so much love and light. Disney did bring her joy, but it was unparalleled that she found a community that loved 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,” he wrote.
Dominique Brown was also the co-creator of BlackGirlDisney, a community that pushed for black representation in the Disney lover’s community.
“I’ve just been sitting here thinking of what to say because I can’t process that you aren’t here. Thank you for creating and holding space for all of the Black Disney girls. I hope you know that you are so deeply loved and will be profoundly missed. Love you so so much,” a fan wrote.
Another added, “I remember the Orange Coast College campus tour days and them always using your bubbly personality to recruit new students! Consistent in all your greatness, and I’m sure your spirit will continue to shine bright in whatever dimension it graces next.”
