TikTok influencer Kubra Aykut has tragically passed away after falling from the fifth floor of a luxury apartment building in Turkey.
The 26-year-old, known globally for her viral 'Wedding without a Groom' videos, was reportedly discovered deceased in Istanbul's Sultanbeyli district last Monday.
According to Turkish media, a suicide note was found near her body. The incident has raised concerns among fans, as the social media star, who had amassed one million TikTok followers and over 200,000 on Instagram, recently shared troubling posts about her struggles.
She wrote: "I've gathered my energy but I can't seem to gain weight. I lose a kilogram every day. I don't know what to do; I urgently need to gain weight."
Aykut reportedly fell from her apartment on Gişe Street in the upscale Hasanpaşa neighborhood.
Authorities have launched an investigation, and her body was taken to a private hospital for an autopsy.
Her remains were later transported to her hometown of Bursa, where she was born and her parents currently reside, for a funeral service attended by friends and family.
Among those present were Turkish influencer Dilan Polat and Enes Çetinkaya, Polat's lawyer, who is believed to have been Aykut's long-time partner.
Fans have been posting heartfelt tributes on Aykut's TikTok page, describing her as "an angel" and someone with "a beautiful heart."
The final video she posted shortly before her death depicted her meticulously cleaning her apartment.
Aykut gained widespread recognition on TikTok after hosting an extravagant solo wedding in 2023.
She wore a beautiful white gown and tiara during the ceremony, in which she humorously "married" herself, stating: "I cannot find a worthy groom for myself."
She drove away in a flower-adorned car, joyfully holding her bouquet out the window and shouting with excitement.
In another clip, she referred to herself as a "nervous bride" as she celebrated by eating a burger on her wedding day.
Her humorous and empowering content quickly garnered hundreds of thousands of followers, making her a prominent social media figure. She successfully leveraged her popularity to build a thriving career.
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