Teen internet sensation Maria Sofia Valim: A heartbreaking loss following urgent liver transplant
11:02 AM EST, December 16, 2023
Maria Sofia Valim, a rapidly ascending influencer, dreamed of an accomplished career in law. She had amassed a following of over 100,000 on Instagram, sharing her aspirational life dreams.
A native of Brazil, Sofia Valim often shared snippets of her everyday life on social media platforms. Sadly, she was grappling with grave health challenges, which led her to an immediate need for a liver transplant.
Valim underwent an emergency liver transplant procedure on December 5. Regrettably, complications arose during the operation, and Maria Sofia succumbed to her health struggles on December 9, 2023. The heartbreaking news was announced by her bereaved father.
In the heaviest moment of our lives, it is with unspeakable sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Sofia. Unfortunately, her body did not prevail. We express our deepest gratitude for everyone's prayers and comforting words during this devastating period - wrote her father Victor Valim online.
Parents of Maria Sofia Valim in profound grief
Maria Sofia's grieving mother also took to public forums to express her devastation following her daughter's untimely demise.
Sofia, you were and will always be our beacon of light! Every day, I will look at the sky to feel you shining down and watching over us - she emphasized on social media.
The distraught family has requested respect for their privacy during this painful time. They also announced that Maria's funeral will be held privately and away from the public eye.
Close family and friends have taken the initiative to maintain Maria's Instagram account posthumously. They shared on this platform that the 19-year-old had pledged to donate her organs to those in need.
The legacy of hope that Maria Sofia left behind will forever continue. Maria received life through a liver from a donor and, in return, bestowed life and hope onto others by donating her organs. Moving forward, this account will be managed by Sofia's family and team to promote awareness about organ donation - the post noted.
