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Like Jenni Rivera! Colombian influencer dies in helicopter crash alongside her mother and grandmother
Colombian influencer Sofía Murillo died at just 17 years old in a helicopter crash, alongside her mother and grandmother.
By  Alonso González Bañuelas
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Like Jenni Rivera! Colombian influencer dies in helicopter crash alongside her mother and grandmother
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Posted on08/12/26 at 06:47

  • Sofía Murillo died in Brazil.
  • The helicopter crashed on August 8.
  • Four people lost their lives.

Sofía Murillo died in a tragedy in Brazil. An air disaster reminiscent of Jenni Rivera. Colombian influencer Sofía Murillo lost her life in a tragic helicopter crash in Brazil, an incident that immediately recalled fatal precedents in the entertainment industry, including the unforgettable death of Jenni Rivera.

The young content creator, just 17 years old, died this past August 8 while taking a helicopter sightseeing tour in Rio de Janeiro.

According to reports from local media outlets such as CNN Brasil and g1, the aircraft crashed in a wooded area near the Vista Chinesa lookout point in Tijuca National Park.

Her mother, 37-year-old Wendy Manrique; her grandmother, 59-year-old Rocio Cubillos; and the aircraft’s pilot, Alessandro Rocha, also died in the crash.

Sofía Murillo Helicopter Crash: The Family Trip and the Tragic Details

The family was vacationing in Brazil to celebrate the 15th birthday of one of its members.

According to the newspaper O Globo, the group had booked a sightseeing package with the Voo Rio Panorâmico agency to admire the iconic Christ the Redeemer from above.

Because the helicopter had only four seats, the passengers were divided into two different groups. Sofía, her mother, and her grandmother boarded the first flight at around 11:00 a.m., while the rest of the family waited on the ground.

The Crash and Rescue Response

After taking off, the Robinson R44 aircraft collided with the mountainside, causing a major forest fire that spread rapidly.

According to information published by People en Español and g1, the Fire Department and specialized military personnel arrived at the scene to contain the flames amid extremely rugged terrain.

The relatives waiting at the hangar learned of the tragedy through local news reports and online alerts. The young woman’s uncle, Víctor Manrique, expressed his grief to the media and described the desperation of receiving no response from his loved ones after takeoff.

Who Was Sofía Murillo?

Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Sofía Murillo had more than 250,000 followers across her Instagram and TikTok accounts. The internet star built a strong community through beauty tutorials, cosmetic product reviews, and lifestyle advice.

After her death was confirmed, social media was flooded with farewell messages from her followers.

“I’m going to stop missing your advice, Sofi,” one fan wrote, reflecting the affection and impact the young creator had managed to inspire at such an early age on digital platforms.