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Jennifer Nicole Rivas, a Honduran influencer and television presenter, was found dead inside her home on Wednesday, Oct. 1. She was 21.
The journalism student from the country’s capital, Tegucigalpa, was found “lifeless” in her home, as reported by Honduran news channel HCH Televisión Digital.
Jennifer Rivas/Instagram
According to local news outlets, Rivas had epilepsy, which her family believes contributed to her death. Per HCH Televisión Digital, Rivas was on permanent medication for the condition.
Rivas was a presenter on Honduran channel CHTV and a popular online content creator with 100,000 followers on TikTok and 16,000 Instagram followers.
A statement posted to Instagram from Honduran podcast El Showsero TV hosted by Honduran YouTuber Gazù Bbx also addressed the star’s death.
“With deep sorrow, from El Showsero TV and the whole team of El Eventazo: Pickle War, we mourn the irreparable loss of our beloved participant Jennifer Rivas, from the Los del Barrio team 🕊️,” the statement read.
“A person full of energy and enthusiasm who left a mark on every moment shared,” the statement continued on. “Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones at this difficult time. 🫂”
“Rest in peace, little doll, thanks for making us smile at Los Venados 504 🕊️😔,” one commenter wrote on the TikToker’s last video posted before her death. Los Venados 504 is the comedy group that Rivas wsa involved in before her death.
“How beautiful she was 😞😞😞 rest in peace 🕊🕊💔💔💔💔💔💔,” wrote another.
