Tabby Brown, a Playboy model linked to football stars Raheem Sterling and Mario Balotelli, tragically died shortly after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift in the Dominican Republic. 

An inquest revealed that she had secretly traveled for the procedure, which included liposuction, in October 2023, misleading her family into thinking she was on a sightseeing trip.

Just three days after returning to the UK, the 38-year-old suffered a fatal ‘fat embolism’ at her south London home on October 13. 

Her mother found her collapsed, and despite emergency services being called, she was pronounced dead shortly after.

The South London Coroners Court reported that Brown had ‘puncture wounds’ in her pelvis and ‘numerous small globules of fat’ in her lungs, leading to her death. 

Following the surgery, she reportedly felt unwell but did not seek medical help, choosing instead to take painkillers. 

Her mother, Mahasin, initially thought Tabby had contracted a viral infection during her travels and cared for her until the tragic discovery.

In a heartfelt tribute, Tabby’s brother and sister shared that she had not informed their mother about the surgery, which came as a shock. They described her as a fitness enthusiast and a passionate foodie, highlighting her generally healthy lifestyle. The family is left mourning the loss of a vibrant and spirited individual.