TikTok influencer whose tummy tuck went awry dies at age 47
By Theresa Braine
Published on March 18, 2026.
TikTok influencer Rachel Tussey has died at age 47 after being taken off life support following a "mommy makeover" surgery that went awry. Her husband, Jeremy Tussey, announced that she had passed away while in hospice care. The operation was performed successfully and without complications, according to Dr. Shahryar Tork. However, she became unresponsive after a nurse administered pain medication and other lifesaving measures failed to revive her. This resulted in a permanent anoxic brain injury. An online fundraising appeal had raised over $36,700 of a requested $40,000 by Wednesday afternoon.
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