Maria Eduarda Alves dos Santos, known online as Duda Alves, stopped breathing on September 13. Her family kept the news private for 48 hours before announcing her death on September 15. The 22-year-old creator had amassed a massive audience, with 750,000 followers and 27 million likes on TikTok, mostly for her sharp, humorous takes on daily life.
The timing is grim. In her final videos, posted just days before her death, Alves documented the intense pain of recovering from breast-reduction surgery. She told followers she had been vomiting and crying, struggling to find comfort in workout clothes. The surgery, she explained, was her choice. She wanted to feel physically proportionate.
Now, the Civil Police of Brazil’s Federal District have opened a case. They are investigating the circumstances of her death but have refused to share details, citing the family’s privacy. Crucially, police stated there is no confirmed medical evidence linking the surgery to her passing. The cause of death remains officially undisclosed.
The wake took place at São João Paulo II Parish in Brasília on September 15. Her father thanked the crowd for supporting his daughter. Friends posted emotional tributes, contrasting the vibrant, comedic personality she showed on camera with the sudden silence of her departure.
The investigation continues. Until the police release a formal report, the internet will keep speculating. But the facts, for now, are limited to the date of her death and the ongoing inquiry by federal authorities.