BBL: Popular Influencer Adriana Dies After Cosmetic Procedure at Illegal Clinic
- A popular content creator known as Adriana died on July 10, 2025, after undergoing a cosmetic procedure at an unlicensed clinic
- Surveillance footage captured her entering the facility in the morning before staff transported her to a nearby health centre, where she died
- Authorities raided the clinic on the day of Adriana's death, reportedly discovering proof of unauthorised medical procedures at the facility
Social media influencer Adriana Manotas Rodriguez, 52, died on July 10, 2025, after undergoing a cosmetic procedure at what authorities described as an unlicensed beauty clinic in Bogotá.
Her friend Lorena Zuluaga Quintero confirmed the news the following day, sharing photographs of the two of them on Facebook.
Adriana had built a following of more than 23,000 on Instagram, where she regularly posted lifestyle content.
Source: Facebook
Local media outlets Blu Radio and Noticias Caracol reported that surveillance footage captured the Colombian lifestyle content creator arriving at the clinic at around 6 am.
She was later seen being carried out by three individuals and placed in a van, after which she was taken to a nearby health centre. She did not survive.
Authorities confirmed that Adriana had sought a liposuction procedure at the establishment.
Investigators found, however, that the clinic was not registered as a healthcare facility and had already been sanctioned in November of the previous year for operating without the required licences.
Colombia's Health Secretariat released a statement noting that the mandatory measures issued against the clinic:
"[Measures that] were intended to prevent risks to public health and remained in effect... [And] were violated by the continued carrying out of illegal activities at that location."
On the day she died, the Health Secretariat, the Attorney General's Office, and the National Police jointly raided the premises, uncovering further evidence of unauthorised medical activity.
Bogotá's mayor, Carlos Galán, used the moment to appeal directly to residents:
"If you know of any illegal or clandestine aesthetic establishment, report it. These places cannot continue operating or claiming lives."
See the Facebook post below for a news report on Adriana Rodriguez's death after attempting to undergo surgery at an illegal clinic in Colombia:
Tributes pour in for Adriana Manotas Rodriguez
Following news of her passing, friends and followers filled Rodriguez's Facebook page with heartfelt messages.
YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions below.
One user remarked:
"You left an indelible mark on those of us whose paths crossed with yours in this life. Rest in peace, my beautiful Nana ✨️"
Another netizen mourned:
"Rest in peace. I will always remember you my friend."
Some comments were directed at the family of Adriana:
"May God receive you in his arms. I pray for a lot of strength for his family 🙏🙏🙏"
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Dubai authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances of her death as her mother, Darla Bilhar, travelled to the UAE to support the process and arrange repatriation.
Darla later shared an emotional video defending her daughter's memory against swirling online rumours, urging people to treat the case with the needed dignity and compassion.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
