TikTok star Leonardo Gil has reportedly died following a tragic hit and run accident.
Following a shift at the hospital in Hialeah, Florida, the 34 year old doctor, who had amassed 108.9k followers on the popular app, was driving home on his motorbike when he was involved in a crash, WSVN reports.
According to the publication, passersby quickly dialed 911 after noticing Leonardo lying on the ground after the accident. He was said to have been taken to the hospital but later passed away from his injuries.
«The only thing that we know is the people left him on the street and left,» the health worker’s aunt Katiuska Fernandez said.
(Image: TikTok/Leonardo Gil)
(Image: Leonardo Gil TikTok)
Leonardo’s devastated aunt added: «We are very sad because he was just 34 years old.»
Katiuska said she would always remember her nephew for his ability to «make people smile».
She added: «Whether he met you on the streets or if you were one of his more than 90,000 TikTok followers, his goal was to brighten up your day. Everybody knows he’s going to say something good.»
Work colleagues paid their tribute to Leonardo upon hearing the tragic news.
Shirley Martell took to Facebook to write: «My heart is simply broken…. you were so much to so many….the smile and the face of our workplace.
(Image: Leonardo Gil TikTok)
«What a huge void we will all feel without your joy, energy, making us run for your long softball hits, and for being the best Grinch EVER!! Gone but not forgotten. RIP friend, you did good.»
His TikTok followers were also overcome with emotion, with one person writing: «I can’t believe this, I’m in shock».
Another wrote: «Omg Leo, you will be missed,» while a third added: «Rest in peace angel».
Someone else added: «May he rest in paradise» and another said: I can’t believe you’re gone. You will be missed. My heart is completely broken at the moment.»
Leonardo began working at Hialeah hospital after immigrating from Cuba a decade earlier.
Former janitor Leonardo worked as a porter before becoming an endoscopy technician.
(Image: Leonardo Gil TikTok)
A GoFundMe page has been set up to cover funeral expenses for the social media star.
The description for the page reads: «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.
«We are asking for help funding his funeral/memorial costs. Any help is greatly appreciated.»
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