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Beauty influencer Farah El Kadhi dies of heart attack in Malta at the age of 36

A 36-year-old Tunisian beauty influencer died from the effects of a suspected heart attack on board a yacht in Malta. According to the Times of MaltaFarah El Kadhi died on Monday in Mater Dei Hospital. She was on vacation in the European country and was advertising companies there in her Instagram stories. But after a heart attack, the 36-year-old was taken to hospital, where she died. Her sudden death shocked her fans and her online community.

Ms. Kadhi has more than 1 million followers on Instagram. According to her social media bio, she was also an architect at a private company and the owner of the fashion brand Bazar by Faf. She described herself as a “travel addict” and a bathroom singer. Her last post on Instagram was on June 7 from a restaurant in Mykonos, Greece.

The Times of Malta reported that the social media star had no visible injuries when she was admitted to the hospital, but an autopsy will be performed.

Soulayma Hneynia, an influencer and close friend, confirmed Ms Kadhi’s death, saying in an Instagram story that her friend died “peacefully in her sleep”. Ms Hneynia described the 36-year-old as a “truly wonderful person, known for her kindness, generosity and warmth”. “Her positive spirit touched everyone who was privileged to know her,” she said.

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Tributes for Ms Kadhi also poured in in the comments section of her recent Instagram post. “I can’t believe it! I’m shocked we will miss you baby! I will never forget you REST IN PEACE my love,” one person wrote.

“It’s true I only know you through Instagram but the pain is deep since you left! You radiate an energy full of joy and life! You lived this life as it was meant to be and you left a trail of love for the people who know you and those who don’t!” added another.

“A beautiful soul has passed peacefully. May God love you,” a third person commented. “May God have mercy on you and bless you in heaven, God willing,” one user wrote.

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