Kubra Aykut: Turkish Influencer, Who Married Herself, Dies By Suicide

Turkish TikTok influencer Kubra Aykut, known for her viral "Wedding without a Groom" videos, has tragically died at the age of 26. According to reports from Turkish media, Kubra fell from the fifth floor of a luxury apartment building in Istanbul's Sultanbeyli district on September 23. Authorities found a suicide note near her body, though investigations into the exact circumstances of her death are still ongoing.

Turkish TikTok Influencer Behind Viral 'Wedding Without a Groom' Series Dies at 26

In the days leading up to her passing, fans noticed that Aykut’s social media posts had taken a worrying turn. Just hours before her death, she shared a deeply personal message about her struggles with weight gain. In one of her final posts, she wrote, "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." Her last TikTok video showed her cleaning her apartment just before the tragic fall.

Who Was Kubra Aykut?

Kubra Aykut gained massive popularity on TikTok in 2023 for her unique and empowering content, particularly her "Wedding without a Groom" series. In a bold and unconventional move, she symbolically "married" herself, wearing a wedding dress and tiara, stating, "I can't find a worthy groom for myself." 

In one viral video, she drove away from her symbolic wedding while holding her bouquet and cheering. Another widely shared clip showed her enjoying a burger in her wedding dress, playfully calling herself a "nervous bride."

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Kubra's creativity and humour won her a large following on TikTok, with her videos resonating with many viewers who appreciated her unique approach to life and self-love.

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The news of Kubra's death has left her fans and followers in shock. Many took to social media to share their grief and remember her as a bright, kind-hearted individual. Some called her "an angel with a beautiful heart," and others expressed how deeply her passing affected them.

As Turkish authorities continue their investigation, her body is undergoing post-mortem analysis to determine the exact cause of death. Kubra's funeral is set to take place in her hometown, where her parents live. Several fellow influencers from the TikTok community are expected to attend the funeral to pay their respects.