Influencer and Mom of 2 Dies at Age 27 After Choking on Food During Dinner with Her Family

Mar. 15, 2025

Influencer Carol Acosta has died at age 27 after choking on her meal during a dinner with family in New York City.

“I love you sister and I will always love you,” Katyan captioned her photo tribute. “I give thanks to God for giving me a sister like you with your big heart. Rest in peace my sister.”

The Mirrorreports that Acosta died after she began to choke at dinner and had difficulty breathing, per a quote from her cousin. They added that Acosta “had an attack of some kind” and was taken to the hospital, but doctors weren’t able to save her.

Carol Acosta, or Killadamente, as she was known online.killadamente/Instagram

killadamente/Instagram

According to her family’sGoFundMe pagededicated to raising money for funeral costs, Acosta died on Jan. 3.

In addition to her initial confirmation post, Katyan spoke more of her sister in a series ofInstagram Storiesposted on Sunday, Jan. 5. Speaking in Spanish, Katyan explained through tears that the family is not yet sure what caused Acosta’s death, and they are waiting on the results of tests.

Carol Acosta was known as Killadamente to her millions of followers online.killadamente/Instagram

In another post, Katyan shareda heartfelt tributeto the latemother of two. “I know you will always be with me my sister, my partner and my best friend forever,” reads an English translation of Katyan’s message. “I love you and I will always love you.”

The grieving relative also included a link to the GoFundMe site. A description on the fundraiser page remembers how Acosta “managed to help thousands of people through her work,” and continues, “On this occasion we join together and ask for your help to give her a farewell as she deserves.”

“I will always carry you in my heart,” read another comment. “Thank you for always being you, I love you queen, RIP.”

source: people.com