Who Was Kristina Dukic? Serbian Influencer Bullied On Social Media Found Dead At 21

Who is Kristina Kika Dukic: A popular social media influencer from Serbia, who was allegedly subjected to much online trolling and bullying, was found dead last week at the young age of 21. Her body was discovered in her hometown of Belgrade on the night of December 8, as per reports.

Kristina Dukic, known to her fans as 'Kika', was famous across channels, including YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, which boasted of followers running into many thousands. She was a gaming streamer and recorded herself playing video games like Counter-Strike and Grand Theft Auto.

A statement on Instagram by Dukic's mother, as quoted in reports, offered confirmation of the young woman's death. "This will be a hard time for us all and all we can do is keep her memory alive... We love you Kika and miss you more than words can explain."

The now-expired story statement further urged readers to seek assistance in case of suicidal thoughts and depression.

How Did Kristina Dukic Die?

Reports suggest police have found no foul play in Dukic's death. An investigation in the case is ongoing and a cause of death has not officially been announced yet.

As a public figure, Dukic was reportedly at the end of massive criticism on social media, with many alleging she had undergone plastic surgeries and trolling her for the way she looked. A friend of the late influencer was quoted saying in local media that Dukic "struggled with bullying for five years."

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Fellow popular Serbian gamer Baka Prase was named in reports as one of the critics of Dukic and is being accused by fans of encouraging hate against the late star. He has, however, claimed in the media that he cleared things out with Dukic and reconciled prior to her death.

A verified YouTuber, Dukic's journey on the platform began in 2015 with video game streaming. Her final video was posted last week, four days before she was found dead. On social media, she had previously opened up about receiving hate and being cyberbullied online. Dukic is among several other social media influencers who died young this year; read about them here.