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TikTok's 'Dancing Engineer' Dies at 34 from Dengue Fever Complications

Jainer Moisés Pinedo Vargas, known for his viral dance videos, passed away after contracting the mosquito-borne illness in Peru.

  • Vargas was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, which likely contributed to his death.
  • He contracted dengue fever while working in Condorcanqui Province.
  • Despite his illness, he continued to post dance videos from his hospital bed.
  • Vargas had amassed over 200,000 followers on social media platforms.
  • Health officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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