Disney-Inspired Influencer Dominique Brown Dies at 34 in LA Event

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Disney-inspired social media influencer, Dominique Brown, 34, died after suffering a medical emergency during a lunch in Los Angeles hosted by BoxLunch on 5 December. It was claimed by a user on X, who purported to be a friend of Brown’s mother, that Brown suffered a severe peanut allergy and became ill after allegedly being told there were no peanuts in the food at the event. Brown, who co-founded Black Girl Disney in 2018 as a response to a perceived lack of representation of Black women among Disney influencers, was taken to hospital and an investigation into her cause of death is ongoing.

Disney Influencer, Dominique Brown, Tragically Passed Away Following a Medical Emergency

Dominique Brown, a 34-year-old Disney-themed social media influencer, tragically passed away on December 5 after a medical emergency at a BoxLunch-hosted lunch in downtown Los Angeles. Brown, well-known for co-founding Black Girl Disney with Mia Von in 2018 to address the lack of representation of Black women among Disney influencers, reportedly suffered a severe reaction related to a peanut allergy.

Allergic Reaction Triggered a Medical Emergency

A social media user, claiming to be a close family friend, reported that despite being informed no peanuts were present in the food, Brown instantly fell ill and asked to be rushed to the hospital. The cause of her death is now under investigation, as reported by SFGate.

BoxLunch Expresses Deep Sorrow Over the Incident

The statement from BoxLunch to Us Weekly expressed deep sorrow over the incident, and extended their support to her family, friends, and the BoxLunch Collective members. A source confirmed that 911 was called immediately and the venue was aware of all guests’ food allergies.

Condolences Pour In For Dominique Brown

In her final Instagram post, Brown was seen wearing a Winnie the Pooh sweater from BoxLunch. A People Magazine reporter at the event confirmed that CPR was administered immediately. Brown had recently attended the Disney premiere of Moana 2.

Friends and family have shared their grief on social media platforms, with a friend on Threads expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy. Brown’s brother also thanked her social media fans for their support in a comment on her final post, highlighting the joy she found in the Disney community and Brown’s infectious smile.

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