A popular Brazilian influencer has suddenly passed away after a mysterious illness. Maria Rita Rodrigues da Silva, who went by the name Maria Rita online, tragically passed away on Saturday. The news was first shared on social media by her parents, in which they wrote: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Maria Rita." As for a cause of death, they revealed vaguely in a separate post: "Unfortunately, Maria suffered a sudden illness and left us." So, so sad. She was only 25.