Mystery Surrounds Death of 23-Year-Old TikTok Star: Police Launch Investigation into Brazilian Influencer's Passing

Brazilian influencer Vivi Motta, who had more than 31,000 followers on TikTok, died on November 9. The cause of her death has not been disclosed, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have opened an investigation into the death of 23-year-old Victoria Motta, known on social media as Vivi Motta.

“An investigation is currently underway to establish the circumstances surrounding Victoria Motta's death,” the Civil Police said in a statement.

Motta was popular on TikTok, where she shared fashion and lifestyle content, posted photos of her outfits and offered glimpses into her everyday life in Brazil.

Alongside her social media career, she was studying law. In an interview with The Code Rio, she explained that her studies had helped her develop analytical thinking, curiosity and attention to detail, while fashion and content creation allowed her to express her creative side, experiment and tell stories.

On November 9, the day of her death, family and friends gathered to pay their final respects at the São Francisco Xavier Crematorium in the Caju neighbourhood. Some attendees wore white T-shirts featuring Motta's image.

“I'm deeply saddened by everything that has happened. This girl was a true angel, someone very dear to us. It's heartbreaking because she was so young,” her friend, Narcisa Tamborindeguy, told reporters, according to g1.

The cause of the 23-year-old influencer's death has not yet been established. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her passing.