The fashion and social networking world was shocked this Wednesday with sad news: Sherika De Armas, former Miss Uruguay of Miss World in 2015, passed away at the age of 26 after her battle with cancer.
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Close collaborator Anto Ciavaglia shared an emotional message remembering Sherika, accompanied by a fun video they shared together: “I always remember you with that beautiful glow that you convey.”
His brother also sent a touching message. “Fly high little brother. Always and forever,” said Mayk De Armas, who has also delved into the world of design and fashion.
On social media, Sherika was known as ‘Shey de Armas’. She has recently stepped into the business world of make-up and fashion. With over 40,000 followers, she has become the go-to person for lifestyle advice on Instagram.
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Before her coronation in 2015, Sherika expressed her love and aspirations for fashion in an interview. NetUruguay. At that time, he was also voluntarily participating in solidarity activities at Pereira Rossell Hospital.
“I always wanted to be a model, whether it was a beauty model, a commercial model, or a catwalk model. I love everything about fashion and I think that includes beauty pageants.Every girl’s dream is to have the opportunity to participate in Miss Universe. “I am very happy that I was able to experience this experience full of difficulties,” she said at the time.
In 2016, Sherika De Armas traveled to China and represented Uruguay at the Miss World beauty pageant. She came back into the public eye in 2019 after starring in a kiss with Sofía Clérici, who is currently in a relationship with politician Martín Insaurralde.
The young woman stood out with her commitment to social services. In an interview with ‘Caras’ magazine, he said: “I think social work enriches people, and to the extent that a person helps others, he also helps himself.”
Additionally, Sherika described herself as “liberal and passionate.”
On Instagram, she had her makeup studio, a space where she offered advice, courses and products for those who wanted to step into this world. The site had around 8 thousand followers on the social network alone.
The cause of death of Sherika de Armas was a long-standing illness, the private media ‘TV Show’ learned. Young woman diagnosed with uterine cancer; He had been diagnosed for at least two years and had treatments to overcome it.
According to information from the Cancer Fighting Union, women with pre-cancerous and early-stage cervical cancer usually do not show symptoms; These usually occur when cancer grows and affects nearby tissues.
Among the most common symptoms Abnormal vaginal bleeding, which can occur after sex, after menopause, between menstrual periods, or during periods that are longer or heavier than usual. Other symptoms include unusual vaginal discharge, pain during sex and pelvic pain, according to the Mayo Clinic.
In more advanced stages of the disease, swelling in the legs, difficulty urinating or defecating, and blood in the urine may be observed. Although these symptoms may be caused by other disorders, the institution states that it is necessary to consult a doctor if they occur.
According to Mayo Clinic, To reduce the risk of developing uterine cancer, it is necessary to get vaccinated against human papillomavirus and undergo routine tests, which can begin from the age of 21.
Also take precautions, such as using a condom, to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
Do not forget to consult a specialist for possible diagnosis and treatments. It is important to go to a health center if you have any questions or symptoms.
*This content was rewritten with the help of artificial intelligence, based on information published by El País, and reviewed by the journalist and editor.
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