British YouTube star Nicole Thea has died, aged 24, along with her unborn child.
The tragic news was shared on her Instagram page on Sunday afternoon, in a message apparently written by her mother.
Thea leaves behind her partner and father of her unborn baby, street dancer Global Boga – real name Jeffery Frimpon.
It is not yet known how she and her son, who the couple named Reign, passed away.
The statement read: “To all Nicole’s friends and supporters it is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Nicole and her son she and Boga named Reign sadly passed away on Saturday morning.
“As a family we ask that you give us privacy because our hearts are truly broken and we are struggling to cope with what has happened.
“Thank you, her mum. RIP My beautiful baby girl Nicnac and my grandson Reign, I will miss you for the rest of my life until we meet again in eternal heaven.”
The popular dancer and influencer who lived in London, was just weeks away from her due date.
Her last Youtube video was posted just minutes before her death was announced.
The statement explained: “Nicol pre-scheduled a few YouTube videos and Boga has made the decision to allow them to be aired.”
Social media users shared tributes to the 24-year-old, with one writing: “For someone I’ve never met. I feel speechless... Her energy actually lept through my phone screen.
“Rest in Perfect peace Nicole & Baby Reign.”
Thinking of her partner, another Twitter user wrote: “He was so excited, prayers for strength to Boga and her family. RIP Nicole and Reign.”
And another wrote: “You didn’t even need to know Nicole personally to see how excited her and Boga were to be parents. You could just tell they were soul mates.”
