Viral Social Media Influencer Who Married Herself, Passed Away At 29

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Turkish influencer Kübra Aykut, known for her viral “wedding without a groom” video, has tragically passed away at the age of 29 PEOPLE reported. According to local reports, Aykut fell from multiple floors of an apartment complex in Istanbul on September 23. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine whether her death was accidental or a suicide.

Türkiye Today’s reports suggest Aykut left behind a note addressing her personal struggles before her fatal fall from the fifth floor. Her fans have expressed shock and grief in the comments of her recent posts, mourning her sudden loss.

 

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Aykut, who rose to prominence across social media platforms, had amassed a large following at the time of her death, with over 24,600 subscribers on YouTube, 226,000 followers on Instagram, and 1 million followers on TikTok. Her last TikTok video was posted on September 7, and she shared her final Instagram post on September 20.

It has been reported that a suicide note was left next to her body per Turkish media reports.

According to reports by Daily Mail, Akyut left her fans concerned with recent posts about losing weight.

She posted: ‘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.’

Her final video she posted just before her death showed her scrubbing down her apartment in great detail.

The social media star rose to fame on TikTok in 2023 after hosting a massive wedding ceremony without a partner.

 

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Dressed in a stunning white gown and tiara, she held a ceremony where she ‘married’ herself. After the event, she drove away in a flower-adorned car, joyfully waving her bouquet out the window.

In another playful clip, Aykut humorously referred to herself as a ‘nervous bride’ as she celebrated her wedding day by eating a burger.

Her empowering and light-hearted content quickly resonated with fans, earning her hundreds of thousands of followers and helping her build a successful career.

 

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Akyut’s social media agency, Wixir Creative, shared a tribute to Instagram.

“Our pride, our life, our blood, our joy is a part of our family…

We will never forget you, we will always wait for you to enter through that door suddenly 🥀 24.09.2024 🥀”

Rest In Peace.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988, texting “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741, or visiting 988lifeline.org.
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@dailymail TikTok influencer Kubra Aykut has tragically died after falling from the fifth floor of a luxury apartment building in Turkey. The 26-year-old gained worldwide fame for her viral Wedding without a Groom video. #tiktok #solowedding #rip #restinparadise #kubraaykut ♬ you not the same – tilekid