Travel Influencer Vanessa Konopka Dies at 28 — Details

The influencer was battling pneumonia and severe liver damage, and struggled with medical bills. She shared her journey on her socials before passing away on March 7.

Vanessa Konopka amassed a following sharing her travels across her social media channels. Her life took a drastic turn when she received her diagnosis, leaving her unable to live without assistance.

Her partner, Fernando, announced her passing on their shared Facebook page. He included a note addressed directly to his late girlfriend, expressing deep gratitude for teaching him genuine self-love. "I will forever love you and we may see each other again," he concluded.

Vanessa was hospitalized in the Philippines in late December 2024, where she received her pneumonia and liver damage diagnosis. She was struggling to eat, walk, and talk.

At the time, she needed urgent treatment to regain strength before flying to Germany for treatment. To help cover her medical expenses and any additional support she needed, Fernando started a GoFundMe, which ultimately raised €5,917.

In January, Vanessa began sharing a clips showing fans how her illness had changed her life.

About a month later, on February 20, Fernando said Vanessa was "out of danger" and had reunited with her mom in the Philippines, but would still wait a few more days before flying to Germany. Sadly, she would pass away just weeks later. She was 28.