Overview

• Candan died in hospital on June 21 when her heart stopped during anorexia treatment after losing nearly 40 kg and dropping to 3.5 stone
• Her eating disorder emerged during a 2023 prison stint for fraud and money laundering, prompting her early release on health grounds
• She rose to fame in 2014 through Turkish reality shows Bu Tarz Benim and Survivor and later founded the Nihal Candan Beauty Center
• The Federation of Women’s Association of Turkey condemned the deadly pressures of media-driven beauty ideals following her death
• Her sister announced the passing online and hundreds of fans paid tribute to the influencer’s energy and legacy