Brazilian influencer and law student Vivi Motta was found dead in Rio de Janeiro at 23 years old.

On November 9, Victória Motta e Motta Zammit was discovered dead in the Brazilian capital. Now, police are beginning an investigation into Motta’s death. Her mother is socialite and fashion designer Anna Vitoria Motta, while her father is Mark Zammit, a Maltese businessman and company founder. Motta boasted over 30,000 followers on Tik Tok, where she posted fashion, beauty and lifestyle content to her audience.

“Investigations are ongoing to clarify the circumstances of Victoria Motta’s death,” said police in a statement.

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Following Motta’s passing, her Tik Tok account was made private and her Instagram account was deactivated.

A ceremony was held in Motta’s honor on Wednesday, November 11 at the São Francisco Xavier Crematorium, in Caju, in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Her family and close friends gathered to celebrate her life, all wearing t-shirts with Motta’s photograph on it. Emotional footage was shown on social media, with attendees holding each other in tight embraces.

“Just like fairies, I leave a little bit of my magic in every heart I’ve touched,” shared Motta’s family in a message translated from Portuguese.

“Now it’s time to spread my wings and fly off on new adventures, taking with me enchanted little memories and lots of love,” they added.

Motta was also a law student, who said that the law “taught me to be more analytical, curious and to pay attention to detail.”

“But it’s in fashion and content creation that I can explore my more creative side, try out ideas, tell stories and turn inspiration into something of my own,” she added.

On social media, users offered their thoughts and condolences to Motta’s friends and family.

“Being an influencer is a curse, rest in peace,” reads one post shared to X.

“What a shame. My condolences to the family,” added another user.

Narcisa Tamborindeguy, a Brazilian socialite and friend of the Motta family, shared a message online in support of Motta’s family.

“I’m very sad about everything that happened. That girl was an angel, so dearly loved. I’m really very sad. She was so young,” she said.

She also shared to her Instagram: “Forever missing our little angel, Vivi Motta.”

Roger Rangel, a friend of the late influencer, wrote, “There are farewells that reason cannot comprehend and pains that words will never be able to express.”

Brazilian television presenter Márcia Goldschmidt expressed a similar sentiment.

“I’m very sad. Consider yourself hugged by me,” she shared.