Social media is paying tribute to many influencers who died in 2026.
While recording a private New Year’s Eve livestream, Sergio Jiménez died at age 37. Days later, content creator Athira Auni died on January 3 at age 21 after a motorcycle accident.
In February, Chinnu Papu died by suicide at age 24. In March, Dominika “Mina” Elischerova, David Alejandro Peláez Marín — known online as Alejo Little — Rachel Tussey and Wang Weiqian all died. The next month, influencer Zepa died at age 26, Carlos Filhar died at age 48 and Mara Flávia died at age 38 and hiking influencer Ali Leiniö died at age 49.
Honduran influencer Freddy Rodríguez was found dead on a remote roadside in Danlí, Honduras, on April 26. His body was reportedly burned.
In May, TikTok sensation Patriotic Kenny died at age 84 following a battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
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