Influencer Dominique Brown Dies of Food Allergy at Industry Event Despite Reportedly Informing Staff of Her Allergens

Influencer Dominique Brown has died at age 34 after ‘allergic reaction’ during charity event as her brother pays tribute.

Influencer Dominique Brown died on December 5 at an industry event due to a severe allergic reaction. She was 34.

News of Brown’s death spread after a BoxLunch event where attendees say she reportedly died after unknowingly consuming food to which she was allergic. The event was hosted by BoxLunch, and multiple social media influencers stated via X that event hosts were informed of Brown’s allergy.

Us Weekly has reached out to BoxLunch for comment.

Brown, a California resident, was a Disney-inspired influencer under the screen name HellooDomo. She cocreated BlackGirlDisney in 2018 with Mia Von after noticing a lack of representation in the Disney influencer space, creating a welcoming community for women of color who love the brand’s films and theme parks.

Her brother took to the comments of her final Instagram post to thank her fans. “Hi everyone, this is @pramos313 – Dominique’s brother,” he wrote on Friday, December 6. “I wanted to take a a moment to say thank you to her social media fam for showing her so much love and light. Disney did bring her joy, but it was unparalleled that she found a community who loved her and Disney as much as she did. I will miss my sister and best friend and that infectious smile she always had. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart. ???.”

Several Disney influencers mourned Brown in the replies to her last video with many praising her warm, friendly nature and her efforts to create a safe and supportive community.

“The kindest most genuine person in this community …we will miss you Domo?,” Tatiana Kelley, who posts as Dapper on the Daily, wrote. “Thank you for touching our lives with your joy & wit & for being so incredibly welcoming to us all???.”

Katy Lane, A.K.A. Main St Muse, commented, “I’m so happy I got to hug you last week. Your positivity and passion for life will always inspire me ?? you were and will continue to be the good in the world Dom.”

Andrea Pugh Kelley shared several tributes via Instagram Story, writing, in part, “My girl built this community and inspired so many others. And I will never let anyone forget that.”

“Kicks at the Castle,” a Disney sneaker podcast, shared a tribute as well, saying it was Brown’s “warmth and joy that truly stole the show.”

“Our hearts go out to her family and especially to our brother Zay,” the tribute read. “The love and joy the two of you shared was nothing short of a Disney fairytale—a story of style, happiness, and inspiration for all who knew you.”

Isaiah Campbell, who is a member of Kicks at the Castle, replied, “??? I love you all so much thank you for all the kind words and support this is gonna be such a tuff road for me but I’m happy I have a community to back me every step of the way we love you Dominique ???.”

On his Instagram story, he showed several photos of himself and Brown in each other’s arms with the caption, “I will always love you Dominique Brown. Thank you for the time I got to spend with you and the joy you gave me and others.”

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Influencer Dominique Brown dies aged 34 after ‘allergic reaction’ during charity event as her brother pays tribute

Several influencers who were present claimed the food item was unmarked, and Brown had allegedly been assured it was free of the allergen before the reaction occurred.

A user on X, known as @hideyagrannies, alleged that Dominique Brown was her mum’s best friend for the past ten years and was reportedly allergic to peanuts.

The user made a startling claim, stating that when Brown asked to be taken to a hospital after feeling unwell, “everyone said no and took pictures first.”

They wrote: “She was my moms best friend of 10 years. She asked if there was peanuts in the food and everyone told her no.

“When she instantly felt bad she asked someone to take her to the hospital, everyone said no and to take pictures first. So sad.”

Dominique’s brother expressed his gratitude to her fans by commenting on her final Instagram post.

He wrote on Friday: “Hi everyone, this is @pramos313 – Dominique’s brother.

“I wanted to take a a moment to say thank you to her social media fam for showing her so much love and light.

“Disney did bring her joy, but it was unparalleled that she found a community who loved her and Disney as much as she did.

“I will miss my sister and best friend and that infectious smile she always had. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.”

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Brown, a California-based influencer known online as HellooDomo, built her platform around Disney-inspired content.

In 2018, she co-founded BlackGirlDisney alongside Mia Von after recognising a lack of representation within the Disney influencer community.

Together, they established an inclusive space for women of colour who share a passion for Disney movies and theme parks.

Numerous Disney influencers expressed their grief in the comments of Brown’s final video, with many highlighting her warm, friendly personality and commending her dedication to fostering a safe and supportive community.

Tatiana Kelley, who goes by Dapper on the Daily online, said: “The kindest most genuine person in this community …we will miss you Domo […]

“Thank you for touching our lives with your joy & wit & for being so incredibly welcoming to us all.”

Main St Muse, real name Katy Lane, added: “I’m so happy I got to hug you last week.

“Your positivity and passion for life will always inspire me ?? you were and will continue to be the good in the world Dom.”

It comes after a beauty influencer tragically died of cancer aged just 42.

Lilian Martins Gomes, was better known to her one million Instagram followers as Lili Spada.

The Brazilian revealed this summer that she was battling cancer.

Lili, who created content about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures, then announced that she would be taking an indefinite break from social media due to her “delicate health situation.”

Her team also said: “All her focus is entirely on her recovery at this time.”

She died on Wednesday, announced the Brazilian Centre for Hydroliposuction who she was partnered with.

They said all their activities would be suspended for two days to honour the influencer as their “hearts are in mourning”.

via: The Sun

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