Poplar influencer Luana Andrade, 29, dies of cardiac arrest during liposuction surgery; celebrities, including Neymar, lead tribute

Popular Brazilian influencer Luana Andrade has tragically died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, while undergoing liposuction surgery at a hospital in Sao Paulo. 

Andrade, 29, had the procedure done by a private doctor and anesthetist that was hired by her family, São Luiz Hospital said in a statement.

The model suffered from 4 cardiac arrests after complications arose during the cosmetic procedure.  

Ms Andrade’s heart stopped approximately two and a half hours into the surgery. 

The doctors stopped the fat removal procedure and tried to revive her. She was transferred to the intensive care unit. 

The medical investigation revealed that the influencer suffered from a pulmonary embolism, which was associated with a thrombosis. 

The hospital in a statement 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.”

The influencer was pronounced dead around 5.30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7. 

Her boyfriend, Joao Hadad wrote on Instagram, “I am torn apart and living my biggest nightmare. A part of me left.”

He added, “We built a beautiful story and lived our dreams intensely. In addition to being a girlfriend, you are and will always be a partner beyond life, my love. … You are my light, princess. I ask that you continue to watch over me and all of us from above. I will always love you, from now until eternity!”

Luana and her boyfriend Joao Hadad appeared in the reality show, Power Couple Brasil 6, which aired in 2022.

Brazilian footballer Neymar also paid tribute to the influencer. “Sad day with two very bad news. First, it was the attack that Bru’s (Bruna Bincardi’s) parents suffered, but thank God everyone is fine!’ he wrote in Portuguese.

“Secondly, the death of a friend. My condolences to the whole family, may God receive Luana with open arms.”