Turkish influencer who married herself, d*ies by su*icide at 26

Turkish influencer Kubra Aykut, known for her viral "Wedding without a Groom" video, has tragically passed away at the age of 26. Aykut reportedly died by suicide after falling from the fifth floor of a luxury apartment in Istanbul's Sultanbeyli district on September 23, according to The Sun. Authorities discovered a su*icide note at her residence. The report also highlighted a heartbreaking message she posted on social media, expressing her concern over weight loss: "I've gathered my energy, but I can't seem to gain weight. I lose a kilogram every day. I don’t know what to do; I urgently need to gain weight." Aykut's funeral will take place in her hometown, where her family resides, while an investigation into her death is ongoing. Her body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. The influencer gained widespread attention in 2023 after hosting a luxurious wedding ceremony in which she married herself, saying in one of her popular videos, "I cannot find a worthy groom for myself."