A former beauty queen and mother-of-two has reportedly passed away following complications from plastic surgery.
Jaquelin Carrieri, 48, from Argentina, died after suffering a blood clot at an unnamed clinic in Los Angeles, California on Sunday October 1st, her relatives have confirmed.
The actress and model had once been crowned queen of her district and also came runner-up at a beauty pageant at San Rafael en Vendimia grape harvest festival in Argentina in 1996.
Her children Chloe and Julian were were right by her side when she tragically passed away, reports Argentine media.
A post on her Instagram page reads: ‘We want to inform our followers today of some sad news.
The mother-of-two left behind her two children Chloe and Julian (pictured here with Jacquelin) – who were were right by her side when she tragically passed away at an unnamed clinic in Los Angeles, California
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The actress and model had once been crowned queen of her district and also came runner-up at a beauty pageant at San Rafael en Vendimia grape harvest festival in Argentina in 1996
‘Jaquelin Carrieri, who was Queen of Punta del Agua District and Deputy Queen of San Rafael Department in 1996, has passed away.
‘From Reinas de San Rafael, we want to extend our condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time’.
The entrepreneur – who was soon to celebrate her 49th birthday – was the ex-partner of the son of renowned journalist Jorge Quintana.
Jacquelin also studied at the National University of Lomas de Zamora near Buenos Aires before going into retail.
She later became known for her high-end fashion store, Jaquelin Carrieri Boutique, which was forced to close down owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her death has come as a shock to her family and friends who described Jacquelin as a ‘woman of great talent’ and ‘beautiful’.
According to Facebook page Reinas Vendimiales San Rafael Mendoza, Jacquelin passed away from a ‘stroke’ caused by cosmetic surgery.
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Former beauty queen Jaquelin Carrieri (pictured), 48, from Argentina, has tragically passed away following complications from plastic surgery
Posted on October 2, the statement read: ‘Jaquelin Carrieri has passed away.
‘She was a woman of great talent, an actress in one of our department’s plays that was being performed at the Roma Theatre until just a few days ago.
‘Jaquelin also owned a high-end fashion store called Jaquelin Carrieri Boutique, which unfortunately had to close its doors during the pandemic.
‘She was well known for dressing the San Rafael pageant queens for many years, making their dresses shine during the Vía Blanca and Carrusel Vendimial parades.
‘In her youth, she was also Deputy Queen of the San Rafael en Vendimia festival.
‘She passed away in Los Angeles, California, due to a stroke that may have been caused by cosmetic surgery’.
One of Jaquelin’s close friends Jorgelina Olivera, has spoken of the loss of his ‘wonderful’ friend, though he states it is not a farewell, but rather a ‘see you soon’.
Jorgelina said: ‘All of us who had the pleasure of knowing you and sharing moments of our lives with you know what a wonderful person you were, a beautiful woman in every sense, always with your smile and your glamour.
‘Honestly your departure has taken me by surprise and I still can’t believe it.
‘Thank you, a thousand thanks for coming into my life and painting it with so much joy and happiness.
‘It was a pleasure to share moments with you, and I will be eternally grateful.
‘May God welcome you into His glory. It’s not a goodbye but a see you soon, my beautiful and dear Jaquelin’.
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