Dog influencer Gideone Felix dies in horror plunge after ‘skidding his motorbike off a cliff’ leaving his wife injured
A POPULAR Brazilian influencer has plummeted to his death after falling off a cliff while riding his motorcycle with his wife.
The influencer, named Gideone Felix, 40, died on the spot near the municipality of Itapebi, in the Brazilian state of Bahia.
Felix and his wife, whose name was not disclosed in media, were reportedly travelling on the BR-101 highway when he suddenly lost control of the motorcycle after taking a curve too fast, and fell off a cliff.
The woman was brought to a hospital in the municipality of Eunapolis, and is currently stable.
Felix however, was declared dead after having suffered severe head trauma.
The influencer, who boasts more than 193,000 followers on Instagram, gained fame by sharing videos of his pet pit bulls on his social media platforms.
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Devastated by his tragic death, tributes poured out from Felix's followers.
One said: "Unbelievable!! God comfort everyone and the beloved dogs!"
And another commented: "No one is prepared for such a sudden death, my condolences to everyone, and the family."
A third added: "I found out yesterday about the owner's passing... At the time I thought about the pets.
"May God comfort his family, friends, and us, his followers, who were mesmerised by this beautiful family."
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