Turkish TikToker Who Married Herself Commits Suicide

In a tragic incident, 26-year-old Turkish TikToker Kubra Ayket committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of her apartment building in Istanbul. The incident occurred on September 23, and authorities have recovered a note left behind by Kubra, which is currently under investigation. Her body has been sent for postmortem.

Kubra Ayket gained internet fame in 2023 after she posted a viral video in which she “married herself,” a symbolic gesture that received widespread attention on social media. In her final TikTok video, she was seen cleaning her balcony, and in her last post, she expressed distress about her continuous weight loss, stating that despite her best efforts, she couldn’t gain weight and felt unsure about how to handle the situation.

Her sudden death has raised concerns about the emotional toll and pressure that social media influencers face, especially when they share their personal struggles with millions of followers. Kubra’s story serves as a poignant reminder of the mental health challenges many face behind the scenes of social media fame.