Overview

• Vanessa Konopka, a German travel influencer known for co-running the 'Happiness Crossing' vlog, passed away on March 7 at the age of 28.
• She was hospitalized in Boracay, Philippines, in December 2024 after being diagnosed with severe liver damage and pneumonia, leaving her unable to eat, walk, or speak properly.
• Her boyfriend Fernando launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise over $227,000 for a medical air ambulance to transport her to Germany for further treatment.
• In February, Fernando reported that Konopka was 'out of danger' and had reunited with her mother, but her condition deteriorated before she could be repatriated.
• Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from her online community and highlighted challenges in accessing and funding cross-border medical care.