Hooters girl turned TikTok star dies at 21 as tributes pour in

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By Asiya Ali

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Hooters waitress turned TikTok star Ali Spice has been reported dead at age 21.

As reported by Metro, the online personality - whose real name is Ali Dulin - was involved in a fatal car crash in Florida on December 12.

The news of her death was confirmed by one of her close friends, Ariane Avandi, who took to Instagram to share a heartbreaking post about Spice.

Avandi paid tribute to the social media star with a gallery of pictures and videos uploaded in her memory. Alongside the collection, she wrote: "Heartbroken doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel right now."

Read her emotional post below:

"Ali you are one of the most vibrant, beautiful inside & out, genuine, loving souls I’ve had the privilege of knowing. You are an amazing friend and incredibly talented and passionate woman," the best friend wrote.

"I will never forget the impact you made on my life and everyone's for just being YOU!! You always uplift others and bring genuine joy into everyone’s life," Avandi continued.

"Even though I am completely devastated rn every single memory I have of us makes me smile and laugh. You are Love and Light. I love you forever and ever. Earth lost a real-life angel…rest in peace I love you so f***ing much," she emotionally concluded.

The employee reportedly amassed almost one million followers on the video-sharing app after her viral clips offered an insight into life working at the notorious restaurant.

Following the news of her death, fans rushed to leave their condolences and shared their heartbreak in the grieving friend's comment section.

One user wrote: "We didn’t directly cross paths when I visited but she clearly has a one-of-a-kind and creative soul. I hope everyone is holding up over there, sorry for your loss."

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Credit: Instagram

Another shared: "Life is so unfair. Sending you so many hugs. She’s with all the hello kitties."

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Credit: Instagram

Meanwhile, some of Spice's followers took to TikTok to share their tribute videos about her.

One person commented: "NOOO omg how heartbreaking she was literally such a sweetheart with wholesome content inspired me when I started working at hooters!!! Too young."

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Credit: TikTok

Another wrote: "oh my god whattt?!? I always watched her lives omg [life] is so short you literally just never know:("

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Credit: TikTok

Lastly, a third user said: "I literally loved her so much. omg I’m like I’m shocked. Rip to this beautiful baby angel."

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Credit: TikTok

According to The Sun, authorities have not yet revealed information about the accident or disclosed whether or not there have been any additional casualties.

However, some reports circling on social media indicate that the fatal crash was caused by a drunken driver. Although, nothing has been confirmed.

Meanwhile, Spice's TikTok account has been removed for an unknown reason following her passing.

Our thoughts go out to Spice's family and friends at this time.

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