RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian influencer Diana Areas has died after falling from her high-rise apartment building, according to local reports. The 39-year-old nutritionist had more than 200,000 followers online, and news of her death has sparked widespread grief across social media.
The death of Diana Areas is now under active investigation by authorities.
What happened before Diana Areas’ death?
Areas was found dead on Thursday, Nov. 13, outside the Unique Towers condominium in the Parque Tamandaré neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro state. According to sources cited by Noticia Urbana and Ururau, she allegedly fell from the top floor of the building. Her partner called authorities immediately after discovering what had happened.
Earlier that same morning, police had responded to the couple’s residence and found Areas with cuts on her body. She was taken to Ferreira Machado Hospital around 6:30 a.m., where doctors listed her condition as “moderate.” However, she reportedly left the hospital without being discharged and returned home.
Just hours later, she was discovered in a communal area of the residential property.
Police investigation underway
The Civil Police of Campos dos Goytacazes have launched a formal investigation. So far, officials have not stated whether they suspect foul play, and no cause for the fall has been confirmed. Her body was transferred to the Forensic Medical Institute (IML) at around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday for further examination.
Multiple local outlets reported that Areas and her partner may have argued before the fall, though authorities have not released an official statement on that detail.
Tributes pour in from shocked followers
As news spread, thousands of fans flooded her Instagram comment sections with messages of disbelief and sadness.
One follower wrote: “Rest in peace my friend. May you calm your soul down there with our Father. Sorry we couldn’t help you.”
Another added: “I can’t believe you’re gone. Rest in peace beautiful.”
Others described her as a dedicated professional who inspired clients with her fitness and nutrition expertise.
Her final posts showed joy and optimism
In late September, Areas shared photos from a trip with her partner, writing:
“We live and go through a lot together, as a couple. And you know what’s better? We choose each other every day.”
Just a week before her death, she promoted her REV 90 and Summer Challenge, encouraging followers to join her latest fitness program:
“Don’t miss out on the chance to transform your body and your health — limited spots available!”
As investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding her death, Brazil’s fitness and wellness community is mourning a young creator whose influence reached far beyond social media.
