Brazilian influencer Vanessa Mancini dies of heart attack, aged 41

Vanessa Mancini, 41, was in her luxury apartment in Brazil with her parents when she suddenly collapsed.

Emergency services rushed to the scene but the social media star was showing no vital signs and died at her Manaus home on November 6, The Sun reported.

Her family said: “Influencer Vanessa Mancini passed away from a massive heart attack.

“She was at home with her parents and was attended by paramedics, but was unresponsive.

“Vanessa was 41 years old and known for her happiness and good humour.

“The family asks for respect in this time of mourning.”

Vanessa had been putting up decorations ahead of the festive season when the heart attack struck, according to reports.

Governor of Acre State Gladson Cameli, Vanessa’s friend, said: “With great regret, I mourn the passing of my dear friend Vanessa Mancini, aged 41, this Monday.

“Vanessa was well known for her sense of humour and contagious joy, and will certainly be greatly missed.

“I send my deepest condolences to all her friends and family who are mourning this irreparable loss.”

Another friend, Olívia Calheiros, said: “We just saw each other and we had no idea.

“Oh how I would have showered you with kisses and hugs and ask God every day to leave you here among us.”

She had almost 30,000 followers on Instagram where she regularly shared content about her daily life, travels, and exercise routines.

Vanessa’s death came just a day before that of fellow Brazilian influencer Luana Andrade.

The 29-year-old — who was pals with top footballer Neymar — suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and passed away on Tuesday during liposuction surgery.

A spokesman for Brazilian hospital Sao Luiz said: “The surgery was interrupted and the patient underwent tests that revealed massive thrombosis.

“She was transferred to the ICU where she underwent medication and hemodynamic treatment.”

This story first appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission.