TikTok Star Athira Auni Dies in Motorcycle Accident, Following Another Influencer's Tragic Loss

TikToker Nurul Athira Auni Mohamad Hafizzan has tragically passed away following a motorcycle accident. She was 21 years old.Local news sources, including Sinar Daily, Sinar Harian and New Straits Times, reported that authorities believe the content creator – who was known online as Athira Auni – was traveling straight when another motorcycle, attempting to avoid her vehicle, collided with her from behind.The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 3. She was declared deceased at the scene. The other motorcyclist sustained injuries to his hands, elbows, and thighs and is currently receiving medical attention at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital.Local media outlets indicated that Auni’s body was taken to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital to undergo a post-mortem examination. The case is being investigated for possible reckless or dangerous driving resulting in death.What to Know About Influencer Who Died Hours After Plastic SurgeryAuni had over 77,000 followers on her TikTok account, which has now been removed. While she was recognized for her live broadcasts, Auni also shared videos of herself preparing Indian flatbread, roti canai, at her father’s food stall.Following her death, a friend posted a black-and-white video of the influencer working at her father’s food stall on Friday, January 2 – the day before her passing.“On Friday, you asked me to film a video of you making roti canai for the last time, as if you already knew that night you were going to leave,” a translated caption read, shared by the user @nauraa_517 on TikTok.Fans expressed their condolences in the comments section.Influencer Deaths of 2025: Hailey Okula, Emilie Kiser’s Son and More“Even though I didn’t know you, I feel so heartbroken,” one user wrote in a translated message, while another translated comment read, “She’s beautiful, she’s a good person who makes roti canai, she’s kind, she’s friendly, she’s an angel from heaven.”A third added in a translated comment, “Oh my God, I’m just a friend on TikTok, but why does this angel’s departure feel so real to me? May Auni rest in peace. I swear I cried a lot today when I learned you were gone. I truly can’t believe it.”Auni’s friend also shared a TikTok video from her funeral, which garnered numerous comments from users.“We still can’t believe that Auni is gone,” one user wrote in a translated comment, while another translated message read, “My deepest sympathies to Auni’s family, I’m so sorry I just found out.”TikToker Jennifer Nicole Rivas Found Dead in Her Home at Age 21: ReportAuni’s death occurred just one day before influencer Yulia Burtseva died at the age of 38 after undergoing cosmetic surgery. According to the Russian news outlet MSK1, Burtseva underwent a cosmetic procedure at a private clinic in Moscow on Sunday, January 4. After her condition worsened, she was rushed to the hospital and subsequently pronounced dead.The Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for Moscow initiated a criminal case to investigate potential negligence charges, MSK1 reported, citing the Moscow Investigative Committee.“Investigators from the Moscow Investigative Committee are working at the scene,” a translated statement by the Moscow Investigative Committee and obtained by MSK1 read. “Necessary official and medical records will be collected shortly. A number of forensic examinations, including a medical one, are being ordered.”The morning of her surgery, Burtseva reportedly shared a video to VK – a Russian social media platform – from a coffee shop in Moscow. Translated text over the clip read, “Good morning Moscow.”