Beloved Influencer Dominique Brown Passes Away from Food Allergy at Industry Event Industry Mourns as Influencer Dominique Brown, 34, Succumbs to Fatal Food Allergy at Event The sudden and tragic death of beloved influencer Dominique Brown, 34, has left the industry in shock and mourning. Brown, known for her vibrant personality and influential presence in the digital world, passed away at an industry event due to a severe food allergy. Despite immediate medical attention, she could not be saved. Brown, who had a large following on social media and was a well-respected figure in the industry, was attending an event when she accidentally consumed a food item that triggered a severe allergic reaction. Despite her known allergy and precautions taken by event organizers, the incident occurred, leading to her untimely death. The news of Brown’s passing has sent shockwaves throughout the industry, with many expressing their grief and condolences on social media. Her sudden and tragic death serves as a reminder of the seriousness of food allergies and the need for increased awareness and precautions in all settings. Brown’s impact as an influencer and her vibrant personality will be greatly missed by her followers and the industry as a whole. Her legacy will continue to live on through her work and the memories she leaves behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time. 

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Dominique Brown Jesse Grant/Getty ImagesUPDATE: 12/7/24, 5:20 p.m. ET — “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 Thursday in Los Angeles,” BoxLunch told Us Weekly in a statement. “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.”A source tells Us that 911 was called immediately and the company had previously communicated allergies of guests to the venue. BoxLunch is offering grief counseling for both staffers and the BoxLunch Collective (the group of influencers they work with regularly, of which Brown was a member). The company is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.Original story: Influencer Dominique Brown died on Thursday, December 5 at an industry event due to a severe allergic reaction. She was 34.News of Brown’s death spread after a BoxLunch event where attendees say she reportedly died after unknowingly consuming food to which she was allergic. The event was hosted by BoxLunch, and multiple social media influencers stated via X that event hosts were informed of Brown’s allergy.Us Weekly has reached out to BoxLunch for comment. Brown, a California resident, was a Disney-inspired influencer under the screen name HellooDomo. She cocreated BlackGirlDisney in 2018 with Mia Von after noticing a lack of representation in the Disney influencer space, creating a welcoming community for women of color who love the brand’s films and theme parks.
Dominique Brown Courtesy of Dominique Brown/InstagramHer brother took to the comments of her final Instagram post to thank her fans. “Hi everyone, this is @pramos313 – Dominique’s brother,” he wrote on Friday, December 6. “I wanted to take a a moment to say thank you to her social media fam for showing her so much love and light. Disney did bring her joy, but it was unparalleled that she found a community who loved her and Disney as much as she did. I will miss my sister and best friend and that infectious smile she always had. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart. ❤️🥺.”Several Disney influencers mourned Brown in the replies to her last video with many praising her warm, friendly nature and her efforts to create a safe and supportive community.“The kindest most genuine person in this community …we will miss you Domo💛,” Tatiana Kelley, who posts as Dapper on the Daily, wrote. “Thank you for touching our lives with your joy & wit & for being so incredibly welcoming to us all🤍🕊️.”Katy Lane, A.K.A. Main St Muse, commented, “I’m so happy I got to hug you last week. Your positivity and passion for life will always inspire me ❤️ you were and will continue to be the good in the world Dom.”Andrea Pugh Kelley shared sever