Maria Eduarda Alves dos Santos, better known online as Duda Alves, died aged 22 after documenting a difficult recovery from breast surgery. In videos posted days before her death, the Brazilian TikTok influencer spoke about significant pain, frequent vomiting and crying, leaving a record of a deeply personal period in her life.
Alves died on 13 September, with friends and relatives later sharing tributes across social media. The Civil Police of the Federal District was investigating her death as a suicide, while authorities declined to provide further details about the case.
Her Final Videos Focused on Surgery
In the days before her death, Alves continued sharing updates about her recovery and the reasons behind her decision to have breast surgery. Her final TikTok was posted on 9 September, although some Brazilian reports have given 10 September, and the video addressed criticism from male viewers.
Alves had described the recovery as particularly difficult, saying it had been three weeks since her procedure. She spoke about experiencing 'a lot of pain', 'vomiting a lot' and crying constantly because of the pain.
She Wanted More Freedom After Surgery
Alves had previously explained that she felt her breasts were disproportionate to her short frame and said they had contributed to back pain. She also wanted greater freedom with clothing, including being able to wear certain outfits without a bra.
Her own explanations presented the decision as something she had considered for personal reasons, rather than solely to change her appearance for other people. She also responded to criticism from male viewers who questioned her choice to undergo the procedure.
Her Following Had Passed 800,000
Away from her surgery updates, Alves had built a sizeable online following through lifestyle posts, personal content and videos featuring her partner. She had more than 800,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram.
She was also known for humorous videos and everyday-life content, making the serious tone of her final surgery updates notably different from much of her earlier material. Following news of her death, friends, family and followers shared tributes across social media.
Friends Shared Emotional Tributes
Friends and relatives remembered Alves through social-media posts following her death, focusing on her personality and their relationships with her. Her cousin Geovana Alves recalled the 19 years they had spent together, describing them as the 'best 19 years of my life' while remembering their laughter, arguments, secrets, trips and conversations.
Friend Clarissa Pavie also shared a tribute remembering Alves' character and the qualities she valued in her. Their posts centred on personal memories and affection for Alves rather than offering explanations for the circumstances of her death.
Online Comments Added More Speculation
Some social-media commenters responded to Alves' surgery videos by discussing cosmetic procedures and the reasons women choose different types of breast surgery. Some commenters also contrasted women seeking larger breasts with those choosing procedures intended to reduce or reshape their breasts.
Some women would kill for bigger boobs while others are willing to die for smaller ones smh
— 𝐌𝐫.𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐱 🕊️ (@0x_5d) September 16, 2026
Other users speculated about possible medical complications, including infection, sepsis or problems related to the procedure. Those comments were not verified, however, and the reporting available does not establish that Alves suffered such complications or that her breast surgery caused or contributed to her death.
This is sad but a cautionary tale for any ladies trying to reduce what God gave you
— strallweat (@strallweat) September 16, 2026
Police Are Investigating Her Death
The circumstances of Alves' death remain distinct from the documented details of her surgery recovery. The Civil Police of the Federal District said her death was being investigated as a suicide, while declining to provide further details about the investigation.
Her wake was held at São João Paulo II Parish in Brasília on 15 September, where friends and relatives gathered to remember her. While Alves' final TikToks documented a painful period following her breast surgery, no official source has established that the procedure was responsible for her death.
