Dona Francisquinha, from the profile "O Bom do Alzheimer", dies aged 91

Viral influencer of the profile "O Bom do Alzheimer", Dona Francisquinha passed away last Friday (5), aged 91. The death was reported on Instagram created by the elderly woman's daughter, Claudia Alves Silva.

Dona Francisquinha became known to the public for the viral videos posted by her daughter, who is also a gerontologist (a professional specializing in monitoring the aging process). Their profiles on Instagram and YouTube have almost two million followers.

The content was focused on showing living with someone with Alzheimer's in a humanized way.

"Today our dear Francisquinha passed away. She was surrounded by love, with her family gathered by her side, as she always deserved. We thank you for every prayer, every message and all the affection you dedicated to her over these years. We continue with heavy hearts, but at peace for everything we experienced together. Thank you for walking with us in this story", says the statement.

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A post shared by Claudia Alves Silva (@obomdoalzheimer)

Source: CNN