Social media mourns the loss of Spanish influencer Patricia Rite, who tragically died at the age of 30 after bravely battling skin cancer.
The social media star’s family confirmed her passing in an announcement on April 16.
“Patricia has left us. Her mother and her relatives ask for respect during these difficult times,” they wrote to Jam Press. “Thanks to all of the individuals who in a technique or one other have shown her support and love during this time, directly or not directly.”
Originally from Huelva, she was an everyday on social media, often posting fashion and sweetness content ICT AND Pages on Instagramwhere she collected over 340,000 followers in total.
She also appeared within the Spanish dating reality show “Mujeres y Hombres y Viceversa”.
Nonetheless, Rite’s life modified 4 years ago when the aspiring star was diagnosed with skin cancer after going to the doctor to have a birthmark removed. Euro reported.
Despite the devastating news, the influencer continued to post profusely, using her platforms to spread awareness concerning the insidious condition.
In his last Instagram video on April 5, Rite addressed her fans hospital bed.
“Busy week, I used to be presupposed to be treated on Tuesday but was eventually admitted to hospital and treated on Friday,” she explained. “Since then, terrible vomiting with a sore body until yesterday. I could not get out of the lavatory and I felt terrible.”
The brave Instagrammer added: “I feel a bit of stronger today. I have never vomited since yesterday and commenced eating, which I have never done since Friday, and I’m beginning to improve. Let’s go step-by-step.”
Rite’s legions of supporters were devastated by her loss.
“Big hugs to all of the family, so sorry from the underside of my heart,” one mourner wrote, while one other lamented: “I can not consider it. Life could be very unfair, Patri.
“Fly high since I met you, you inspired me,” said a 3rd bereaved follower. “My heart just stopped beating. RIP precious and big hugs to her mother, family and friends.”
Unfortunately, the seemingly innocent symptoms of skin cancer often make it difficult to diagnose until it’s too late.
Last yr, Australian model and influencer Oceana Strachan turned her life the wrong way up after a seemingly harmless freckle turned out to be a life-threatening melanoma.
Fortunately, the Australian survived a terrible ordeal, which she attributes to her early detection of the disease.