Friends of Zhanna Samsonova became worried over her eating habits.
A popular vegan influencer who had been living exclusively off raw foods has passed away at just 39 years old.
Well known among the vegan community, Zhanna rose to online prominence by sharing content on what she ate, as well as recipes to millions of viewers. Friends had expressed concern over her eating habits which they say became worryingly restrictive, in the final months of her life, the Mirror reports.
"I lived one floor above her and every day I feared finding her lifeless body in the morning. I convinced her to seek treatment, but she didn't make it." She also once wrote: "I eat simple food, although I have a lot of experience as a raw food chef. I love creating my own recipes and inspiring people to eat healthier."