Dominique Brown, a beloved Disney content creator and social media influencer known by the username HellooDomo, has tragically passed away at the age of 34.
Brown was widely recognized for her passion for Disney and her ability to connect with her audience through her engaging and cheerful online presence.
The incident took place during a Christmas party hosted by BoxLunch, a retailer known for its pop culture merchandise and themed events.
Brown was in attendance as part of the festivities, which were meant to celebrate the holiday season.
Witnesses reported that Brown seemed to be enjoying the event until she suddenly fell ill.
BoxLunch released an official statement addressing the tragedy.
“We are devastated by the passing of Dominique Brown, a beloved member of the BoxLunch Collective, who suffered a medical emergency at an event hosted by BoxLunch on Thursday in Los Angeles,” a representative for the company stated to People.
“Our hearts go out to her family and friends, and we will do everything we can to support them and the members of the BoxLunch Collective and our team during this painful time.”
The moments leading up to her death have left many deeply saddened and searching for answers.
Accounts from attendees describe how Brown began feeling unwell shortly after consuming food at the event.
One attendee, who shared her story online, revealed that Brown had concerns about the food she was eating and had asked whether it contained an ingredient to which she was allergic.
Assured that it did not, she ate but soon experienced distressing symptoms.
The same attendee alleged that when Brown requested to be taken to the hospital, her pleas were not immediately met with action.
Instead, some attendees reportedly prioritized taking photographs over helping her get urgent medical attention.
This account has sparked outrage among her followers and added to the grief surrounding her passing.
A reporter from People who was present at the event witnessed attempts to save Brown’s life.
The reporter recounted seeing CPR performed on her while 911 was promptly called.
Despite these efforts, the outcome was tragic, as Brown could not be revived.
It was later revealed that Brown had suffered a fatal allergic reaction.
The ingredient in question, peanuts, had triggered the severe reaction that ultimately led to her death.
This devastating loss serves as a reminder of the critical importance of vigilance when dealing with allergies.
