Reality star dies age 30 after anorexia battle as family speak out
Turkish influencer Nihal Candan has died aged 30 after struggling with anorexia. The reality star weighed three and a half stone when she died in hospital on June 21.
According to reports, she dropped the weight after losing almost 40kg in the last two years. She was undergoing treatment in hospital and doctors said they were unable to revive her when her heart stopped.
Her sister announced the tragic news online and said she called the hospital last week to ask about her sister's health.
Fans paid tribute to the star, with one writing: "I literally cried over this. She was so young and beautiful," and another posting: "You left this world too early … But the energy, smile and memories you left behind are still with us."
One posted: "I just received the news of her death. Rest in peace young girl. May Allah give patience to her relatives."
Her sister has been sharing throwback pictures of herself with Nihal in recent days, with fans rushing to provide support for her.
In one snap, her sister wrote: "When I was in school, you used to write "I miss my love", now how am I without you." She captioned another family photo: "Why'd you leave us alone."
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