Mila De Jesus, an influencer who gained fame after undergoing bariatric surgery and documenting her journey since 2017, has passed away at 35, her family confirmed in a statement.
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The news was confirmed by her daughter, Anna Clara, in an Instagram post: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mila de Jesus this Friday. In this moment of pain, respect family and friends, and we will express our respect to Mila, who will miss her a lot. De Jesus’ cause of death was not disclosed, and she left behind her husband, George Kowszik, and her four children, as reported by PEOPLE.
In November 2023, Mila posted a before and after photo showcasing her remarkable progress over 13 years. The images showed a younger Mila at 22 and a more confident and transformed version of herself at 35. The post was accompanied by a heartfelt caption expressing her pride and gratitude for her journey. Mila’s transparency and vulnerability resonated with her followers, inspiring them to embrace their transformations and personal growth.
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“13 years between one picture… 6 years since a decision that changed my life in so many ways,” she wrote at the time. “On one side Mila age 22 and on the other Mila age 35. How much we change huh, how we grow and how we learn. Pride girl pride 😌💜 #beforeandafter 🦋 #bariatrica #weightlosstransformation.”
Beyond her weight loss journey, Mila De Jesus was known for her makeup artistry expertise. With 103,000 subscribers on YouTube, she captivated her audience with engaging and informative makeup tutorials. Her followers also expressed their condolences to the influencer’s family.
😭😭😭😭 lord have mercy.. So sad 😭😭😭 I’m so sorry Cacaia for your mother, for you and for your family…. Your mother was a very very special and very loved person… May God comfort your hearts! 😢❤️
When I saw the news it shook me as if in my family, I follow Mila for about 15 years… May God comfort the hearts of all of you 😔 ❤️
Oi Cacaia,Shattered hearts out here! 😢What comforts me is knowing that their mom is resting and was so happy to have them as her children! She was always about stepping up!
We pray that God holds them without feeling the impact and pain of this early departure.Count on us! You can call me for anything you need. 💔
