British-Nigerian influencer Igho Ubiribo dies at 43 after cosmetic surgery in Thailand
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British-Nigerian influencer Igho Ubiribo, 43, died in March after undergoing a penile enlargement procedure in Bangkok, Thailand, where 40ml of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine were injected, leading to a fatal pulmonary embolism; he collapsed during a post-procedure massage and died despite over 100 minutes of CPR.
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Igho Ubiribo was a British-Nigerian influencer known for an extravagant lifestyle, owning properties in Los Angeles and London, and marrying in Zimbabwe in 2022 after spending approximately $473,000 on the wedding.
Igho Ubiribo passed away at 43 in March after undergoing cosmetic surgery at an unnamed clinic in Thailand. (Instagram)
43-year-old British-Nigerian businessman and influencer R. Igho Ubiribo, who also went by the names Denisi or Ego, passed away earlier this year. The 43-year-old had been in Thailand in March for a luxury vacation and to get a cosmetic procedure done, after which he passed away. HereтАЩs what we know so far about what happened to him.
Igho Ubiribo passes away at 43
TMZ reported that the famed influencer who hailed from Britain passed away in March earlier this year. The star had been traveling in Thailand at the time with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, for a luxury vacation. During his stay in the country, Ubiribo decided to undergo a penile enlargement procedure. However, soon after the cosmetic surgery was done, the report revealed that he suffered from a fatal embolism. According to the reports and details shared by the Inner West London CoronerтАЩs Court, the influencer had 40 milliliters of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine injected into him for the procedure. He and his wife had been staying at the Marriott hotel in Bangkok at the time, and after coming back from the procedure, they had gone to get massages. There, Igho complained of chest pain and passed out two times. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment; however, he lost consciousness before a CT scan could be taken. Medical personnel performed CPR and life-saving measures for more than 100 minutes; however, Igho passed away in the early hours of March 6. A statement from the report read, тАЬCoroner Jean Harkin ruled that Igho died from a pulmonary embolism caused by the cosmetic procedure.тАЭ According to the outlet, the influencer was laid to rest in London, and his funeral was attended by friends and family members, as well as celebrities from the industry. Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido also attended his funeral and paid tribute to his friend.
About Igho Ubiribo
Igho Ubiribo was a famed influencer and social media star who was known for leading an expensive life. He had a property worth USD 1.1 million in Los Angeles and another property in London worth USD 600,000. He and his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, got married in 2022 in an extravagant ceremony in Zimbabwe. They had spent around USD 473,000 on the wedding. He also owned high-end cars, yachts, and designer clothing. His wife, Danielle, is a fashion designer and socialite
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- What specific clinic performed the procedure?
- Were any regulatory violations identified in the procedure?
- Will there be any legal or medical investigations into the clinic's practices?
