SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Adair Mendes Dutra Junior, the popular Brazilian fashion influencer known online as Junior Dutra, has tragically passed away at the age of 31. His death on October 3 comes just one month after he publicly claimed to have suffered severe complications from a cosmetic procedure earlier this year.
Alleged Cause of Death and Timeline
According to statements from Junior Dutra’s friend, Gean Souza, the influencer’s passing followed a rapid deterioration of his health. Souza alleged that Dutra developed an infection stemming from complications related to a ‘fox eyes’ surgery he underwent in March.
“He had been having infectious reactions and feeling discomfort since the procedure,” Souza stated, adding that the problem “worsened” last Friday before Dutra was taken to a public hospital emergency room on October 3, where he died shortly thereafter.
The “fox eyes” procedure, which aims to lift the outer corners of the eyes for a sharper, feline appearance, has become increasingly popular among celebrities and influencers globally.
Legal Dispute and Doctor’s Denial
Prior to his death, Dutra had sought help at a hospital and was reportedly being looked after by a dermatologist. In a September interview with Feed TV, Dutra alleged that the infection developed after the procedure performed by Dr. Fernando Garbi. The interview also reportedly contained images showing bruising and swelling on his face.
Junior Dutra had also filed a formal request for investigation against the doctor with the 15th Police District of São Paulo. Legal documents show the late stylist was pursuing a lawsuit against the doctor on six allegations, including illegal practice of medicine, serious bodily injury, and fraudulent misrepresentation.
In a statement released through his lawyer, Dr. Fernando Garbi denied all of Dutra’s allegations, calling them “false.”
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, leaving the public and his followers in mourning over the senseless loss.
@dailymail Brazilian influencer Adair Mendes Dutra Junior has tragically died at age 31. The fashion influencer – known as Junior Dutra on Instagram – passed on October 3, a month after claiming to have suffered complications from a ‘fox eyes’ surgery that prompted him to seek medical treatment at a hospital. In an interview conducted in Portuguese, Souza alleged his friend ‘became ill, felt very short of breath, and was taken to the nearest emergency room at a public hospital’ on October 3 before dying. Read the full story at Daily Mail. #news #influencer #cosmetics #surgery #brazil ♬ original sound – Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail
