Who was Yasmim Angela Feitosa de Souza? All about Brazilian influencer who died at 26

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Just days after her 26th birthday, Brazilian social media personality Yasmim Angela Feitosa de Souza passed away. Known for her cheerful presence online and a following of over 23,000 on Instagram, her sudden death on November 12 in Petrolina, Brazil shocked those who followed her journey. Reports indicate she had celebrated on November 10 with friends and succumbed to illness shortly thereafter.

Her death has drawn attention not just for her youth and online presence but also for the suspected cause of intoxication from a drink consumed during the celebration an incident that ties into broader public health concerns in the region.

What happened to Yasmim Angela Feitosa de Souza

On the night of November 10, Yasmim and two friends gathered to mark her birthday. The three consumed roughly one and a half litres of whisky, according to her mother's account. While the group had fun during the day shopping, eating out and enjoying the celebration Yasmim began feeling unwell later that night. Her boyfriend also experienced symptoms, and both were eventually hospitalised.

By November 12, Yasmim had died at home in the Vila Vitoria neighbourhood of Petrolina. Medical staff confirmed that the case involved suspected methyl alcohol poisoning. The remaining contents of the bottle they consumed were seized and sent for analysis investigations continue into whether it was adulterated or unsafe.

Yasmim Angela Feitosa de Souza had built her digital footprint through lifestyle and humour oriented posts, regularly featuring her partner and daily snapshots of her life. Her final post went up on November 5 and showed a light‑hearted chat with her boyfriend. Her disappearance from the feed shortly after and the subsequent news of her death triggered widespread reaction among her audience and in Brazilian media.

In the wider context, her death comes amid reports of multiple methanol poisoning cases in Pernambuco, where illicit or improperly regulated drinks have caused fatalities.

Yasmim Angela Feitosa de Souza's passing is a tragic reminder of how fleeting life can be and how an evening of celebration can turn into a life‑ending event if things go wrong. At just 26, she had carved out a space for herself online and in her community in Petrolina. The suspected methanol poisoning from a whisky consumed with friends underscores the dangers of unverified alcohol sources. While we remember Yasmim Angela Feitosa de Souza for her youthful presence and social‑media energy, her story also carries a cautionary note.

Edited by Heba Arshad