Brazilian adult film actress Vitoria Beatriz is dead at 28 years old, days after her family publicly issued a plea for prayers after a health crisis.
The tragic news was confirmed Tuesday after the star spent a few days in critical condition at a local hospital. An official announcement released on the day she died did not cite the exact cause of death, and fans and fellow actors were left stunned, perplexed, and heartbroken.
Beatriz, who gained celebrity through her work with the Peruvian adult production house Inka Productions, had just acquired a significant following online and was most renowned for her bubbly nature, bright smile, and emotional complexity she brought to her work.
A Silent Struggle Behind the Scenes
Although everyone else knew her as a rising star in the world of adults, those who knew Vitoria best describe that her real story was far more complex than what transpired on the screen.
“She told me about the challenges she faced with her physical and mental health,” the admin of her fan page wrote in a tribute post shortly after her death. “It was difficult for her every day. She was very strong, but also very sensitive.”
A contemplative post had been added just a few days before her passing on her Instagram account, operated by her family or close friends, asking for restraint and empathy.
“I want to inform you that Vitoria remains hospitalised, and we, the family, have chosen not to share details of the situation. Just know that she is surrounded by care and love.”
That message, which everyone now believes to be an unheard plea for help, taints her senseless death even more tragic.
The Light She Left Behind
Inka Productions released a poignant statement mourning the loss of their colleague and friend:
“Her joy and the energy she radiated left a lasting impression on all of us who shared moments with her.”
Through a career in what is frequently a tainted field, Beatriz found rapport and esteem from the people in her life. A fan wrote, “In spite of her occupation, she was still human. She was also a sweetie. Passed away too early. R.I.P.”
Another fan posted on X (Twitter): “Vitoria Beatriz died too!? Her AND @missjohndough days apart is unfair.”
Second Tragedy Shocks Industry
To be sure, Beatriz’s death comes on the heels of another shocking tragedy in the adult film industry: the premature death of 24-year-old internet star Lina Bina, better known as MissJohnDough.
Bina’s family confirmed that she passed away due to complications caused by a blood clot in her heart and neck, a short while after receiving her third Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. Her sister, Moni, shared a heart-wrenching obituary on social media:
“I can’t believe you’re really gone, baby sister. I woke up this morning wishing it was a big nightmare.”
The timing of their death, two young women in their 20s, both social media stars, both active within the adult content creation industry, has shocked the online sex work environment. It has had many questioning the intense mental and physical strain that is put upon creators in the adult entertainment industry.
A Mother Remembered
Beatriz has left behind a six-year-old daughter, who is now the focus of an upcoming GoFundMe campaign that her family will launch in the next few days. The plan is to fund the child in the long term, who has now lost her mother far too prematurely.
