Influencer famous for 27 surgeries dies at age 31.
Barbara Jankavski, a notable Brazilian social media influencer, famously recognized as the “Human Barbie” due to her extensive history of plastic surgeries, passed away over the weekend at the age of 31. Her death has prompted police investigations in São Paulo, leading authorities to treat the circumstances surrounding it as suspicious.
On November 2, Jankavski was reportedly found unresponsive in the company of public defender Renato Campos Pinto de Vitto, 51, who disclosed to investigators that the two had consumed illicit substances together prior to her death. According to a police report obtained by local media, the attorney stated that he realized Jankavski was unresponsive only after she fell asleep.
Jankavski’s body was discovered wearing only her underwear, accompanied by an eye injury and several marks on her back. The details led investigators to pursue the case with caution, calling for both an autopsy and a toxicology report to clarify the cause of her untimely demise.
The investigation further revealed that Jankavski had been hired by de Vitto for sexual services on the day in question. Friends of de Vitto claimed that the injuries sustained by Jankavski may have occurred from a fall earlier that day. However, this account remains unverified as the police endeavor to establish a clear timeline of events leading to her death.
Renowned for her striking appearance and her dramatic transformation through surgeries, Jankavski had garnered more than 400,000 followers across various social media platforms, including Instagram and TikTok. She often documented her plastic surgeries with the online moniker “Boneca Desumana,” translating to “inhuman doll.” Her frequent posts detailing her lifestyle and surgeries halted with her last update on October 1, a stark contrast to her usual online activity during the summer months.
As investigations continue, the case has caught public attention, raising questions about the pressures faced by influencers in the pursuit of an idealized image, as well as the potential dangers associated with unsafe practices within the influencer culture. The community mourns the loss of a figure synonymous with extensive cosmetic enhancement, while authorities seek answers surrounding the circumstances of her passing.
