Social media influencer, Yulia Burtseva, died on January 4, 2026, at the age of 38 under tragic circumstances. She succumbed to complications from a cosmetic procedure in Moscow, Russia. Yulia Burtseva gained a dedicated fanbase, who loved the ‘mumfluencer’s updates. She amassed over 73,000 followers on Instagram, where she documents her life in Italy with her husband, Giuseppe, and their young daughter. Following the news, her social media has been flooded with tributes from fans and fellow influencers. Here’s everything we know about the cause of her demise.
What was Yulia Burtseva’s cause of death?
Yulia Burtseva, who lived in Naples, Italy, had recently returned to her home country to undergo plastic surgery at a private Elmas Clinic in Moscow. However, things did not go as planned, and it claimed the Russian-born influencer’s life. The Sun reported that Yulia was undergoing a BBL (butt-lift) operation, which reportedly cost USD 6000. During the surgery, she suffered “anaphylactic shock” after having injections. The shock is suspected to have led to Yulia’s condition becoming critical, and despite being rushed to a hospital, the medical staff were unable to save her.
