TikTok star Leonardo Gil Fraga has reportedly been killed in a hit and run accident.
The star, 34, was apparently struck by another vehicle as he left his shift at Hialeah Hospital in Miami on his motorbike.
His aunt told 7News that the nurse technician was left on the street until somebody called 911.
Leonardo Gil – who had more than 100,000 TikTok followers – was taken to hospital but later died.
A GoFundMe has now been set up to help cover funeral and memorial costs, with more than $45,000 raised so far.
A message on the page, penned by a colleague who is helping the late star’s family, says: “The family was not prepared for the loss of this loving, kind, selfless young man.
“He leaves behind a big, loving, united family including his young son.”
It went on: “Everyone who met him loved him. He was always willing to help others. He was extremely dedicated and hardworking.
“This loss has left his family in disbelief and heartache. His sudden passing has created a void in the lives of everyone he knew.”
The star’s niece Delia Acosta said her uncle had only had the bike for a few months.
“Our family right now is just devastated,” she told NBC Miami.
“We are just devastated because you never expect something like this to happen.”
According to the GoFundMe, Leonardo Gil moved to the US from Cuba many years ago and started working at Hialeah Hospital as a janitor.
He went on to become an endoscopy technician.
Fans have been expressing their heartache on social media, with one writing on Twitter: “This is so sad.”
“Rest in peace,” said another.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
