The 34-year-old, credited with helping foster a huge online community celebrating Disney culture, died on Thursday during at a brand event in LA.
Disney-centric influencer Dominique Brown has died after allegedly having a severe allergic reaction during a brand event in Los Angeles.
The 34-year-old, known for helping foster a huge online community celebrating Disney culture, died on Thursday evening at a gathering hosted by the pop culture merchandise retailer BoxLunch, according to Sky News’ US partner NBC News.
Emergency services were called to the event at Vibiana, cathedral-turned-event venue in downtown LA, after the DJ turned off the music to announce a medical issue and asked guests for an EpiPen, NBC News said.
Boxlunch and Vibiana said they were conducting independent investigations.
Ms Brown was the co-creator of Black Girl Disney, a space for fellow Black Disney influencers seeking community in a predominantly white niche.
The Black Girl Disney account, which she launched with fellow creator Mia Von, has more than 20,000 followers, while Ms Brown’s personal account has more than 21,000.
