Carolina Reyes, a beloved influencer known as Carol the Warrior, has died after battling cancer.
The 23-year-old passed away on Wednesday, her family revealed in a statement via Instagram.
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our warrior,” her loved ones wrote. “She was a warrior, a brilliant person and a human being who never gave up in the face of any difficulty that came her way.”
Carolina Reyes, known as Carol the Warrior, died on Wednesday. JamPress
The influencer (pictured above on Feb. 27) was 23. carol_the_warrior/Instagram
They added, “Sadly, she passed away to be with the Lord on March 11, 2026. We ask for your sensitivity, empathy and love toward her family and friends.
“Thank you for loving her, supporting her, showing her so much affection, and always welcoming her with open arms,” the statement concluded.
The following day, Reyes’ loved ones announced a wake would be held in her honor on Thursday in Cali, Colombia.
The content creator’s family revealed on Wednesday that she lost her battle to cancer. carol_the_warrior/Instagram
Her loved ones expressed “deep sorrow” over the loss of Reyes (pictured above in December 2025). carol_the_warrior/Instagram
Reyes’ final upload documented her trip to Brazil in February.
She revealed to her hundreds of thousands of followers in October 2025 that she had been to the hospital for tests due to health issues, according to the Daily Mail.
Reyes shared her cancer diagnosis on social media the following month.
Reyes had tests done in November 2025 while struggling with her health. JamPress
Reyes (pictured above on Jan. 13) went public with her cancer diagnosis the following month. carol_the_warrior/Instagram
She went on to document her chemotherapy treatment.
The content creator hinted at her health struggles in a lengthy December 2025 caption reflecting on her year.
While it was one during which she “cried the most” and “suffered the most,” Reyes “also learned the most.”
She reflected on the year that “shattered [her] into pieces” in December 2025. JamPress
Reyes (pictured above on Feb. 25) wrote, “This year showed me how strong I can be, even when I felt I couldn’t go on.” carol_the_warrior/Instagram
She wrote, “[It was] a year that shattered me into pieces, but also taught me to rebuild myself from scratch.
“This year showed me how strong I can be, even when I felt I couldn’t go on,” Reyes continued. “And now, as I say goodbye to this year, I’m not just closing a chapter. I’m closing a chapter of myself.”
She concluded, “Even though it hurt, I’m ready to never give up again. 🙏🏽🤍💫”