New Delhi: Turkish TikTok influencer Kubra Aykut, who gained viral fame for her unique Wedding without a Groom series, has tragically died by suicide at the age of 26. Aykut reportedly fell from the fifth floor of a luxury apartment building in Istanbuls Sultanbeyli district on Monday. Authorities discovered a suicide note near her body, and an official investigation into her death is underway.Troubling final postsIn the days leading up to her death, many of Aykuts fans noticed a shift in her social media activity. Her final posts were deeply concerning, with a notable one revealing her struggles with weight loss. Ive gathered my energy, but I cant seem to gain weight. I lose a kilogram every day. I dont know what to do I urgently need to gain weight, she wrote in her last heartbreaking post. Hours before her fall, she posted a TikTok video where she was seen cleaning her apartment.Viral fame and empowering messageAykut first gained massive attention on TikTok in 2023 with her empowering and unconventional Wedding without a Groom videos. In a bold and symbolic statement, she married herself, donning a beautiful white gown and tiara. In the viral clip, she humorously declared, I cant find a worthy groom for myself, before driving off in a car, bouquet in hand. In another widely shared video, she was seen eating a burger in her wedding dress, referring to herself as a nervous bride. Her quirky, self-loving approach inspired many, earning her millions of fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kübra Aykut (@kubrasalofficial)Shockwaves through social mediaNews of Aykuts death has devastated her fanbase and social media community. Fans flooded TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter with emotional tributes, calling her an angel with a beautiful heart. Many expressed their sorrow and shock, highlighting the positive impact she had on their lives with her bold and humorous content.Ongoing investigationTurkish authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Aykuts tragic death. Her body has been sent for post-mortem analysis, and her funeral is set to take place in her hometown, where her parents reside. Fellow TikTok influencers are expected to attend the ceremony to pay their respects to the late influencer.
