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Influencer dies following complications from cosmetic surgery that left mother brain-dead

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Ohio-based influencer Rachel Tussey has been pronounced dead at age 47 following a tragic death linked to complications from her cosmetic "tummy" surgery procedure. Her husband confirmed that the internet star was rendered brain-dead before passing away on Tuesday night in Cincinnati, having undergone what she described as an unexpected and unfortunate turn during operations for maternal body contouring purposes related with tuck procedures involving mommy makeover surgeries performed at facilities across Ohio state regions including locations near Cleveland area hospitals where such cosmetic...

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    Rachel Tussey, an Ohio TikTok influencer and mother of three who went by the username @midlifeunmuted_, is deceased at age 47.
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    Tussey died following complications from a 'mommy makeover' tummy tuck procedure she documented on social media before surgery.
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    Her husband confirmed that her death occurred after being declared brain-dead due to severe damage caused during or immediately resulting from the cosmetic operation.
Mar 19 "Rachel" (Tus), a TikTok mom of three and influencer known by the username @midlifeunmuted_, died at age 47 following complications from cosmetic tummy-tuck surgery. She was pronounced dead on Tuesday in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mar 19 "Rachel" (Tussey) underwent a "mommy makeover," which left her badly brain-damaged before she passed away at age 47 following complications from the procedure performed by plastic surgeons. Her husband has revealed that family members announced on Tuesday.

An influencer named Rachel Tussey who documented the lead-up to a cosmetic 'mommy makeover' surgery on social media has died following complications from her tummy tuck procedure.

— [Mar 19, 16:27] Influencer whose cosmetic 'mommy makeover' surgery went wrong dies aged 47 (Independent.co.uk)

"TikTok" user Rachel Tussey passed away after a "momy makeover" operation took an unexpected and tragic turn. She was known as the Ohio mom of three.

— [Mar 19, 06:23] TikTok star dies following complications from 'mommy' surgery (NBC Chicago)

"A mother-of-three has tragically died after being declared brain dead due to her "mummy makeover" plastic operation. Rachel Tussey was pronounced deceased on Tuesday.

— [Mar 19,06:47] Internet star mom dies following tummy-tuck surgery that went horribly wrong (Perthnow.com.au)

"An internet celebrity known for posting videos about motherhood has died after a cosmetic operation left her badly brain-damaged. Her family announced the death of Rachel Tussey, 46.

— [Mar19] Internet star mom dies following tummy-tuck surgery that went horribly wrong (Daily Mail)

"A "TikTok" mother-of-three who was rendered brain-dead after a 'mommy makeover' operation has died. Her husband revealed the news on Wednesday.

— [Mar 18,06:23] TikTok mom renders herself dead following tummy-tuck surgery (NYP)
Influencer whose cosmetic ‘mommy makeover’ surgery went wrong dies aged 47
TikToker dies following complications from ‘mommy makeover' surgery
Rachel Tussey: Mother of three dies after undergoing a ‘mummy makeover’ tummy tuck that went horribly wrong

Cincinnati resident Rachel Tussey passed away after being declared brain dead due to oxygen deprivation following a tummy-tuck surgery that involved excessive fentanyl administration during recovery. Her husband stated the medication caused rapid deterioration and turned blue, leading her family's decision on March 5 to remove life support before she died in hospice care two days later.

Internet star mom, 47, dies after tummy tuck surgery left her badly brain damaged

Rachel Tussey died on Tuesday after suffering anoxic brain injury during tummy rack cosmetic surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio; her husband announced the removal of life support and transfer to hospice two weeks prior. The family confirmed that 47-year-old mother-of-three had succumbed to these injuries following a procedure she documented for over 25,000 TikTok followers before it occurred on February 25.

TikTok mom rendered brain-dead after tummy tuck has died, husband says