MYSTERY SURROUNDS dєatᩚh OF 23-YEAR-OLD FASHION INFLUENCER AND SOCIALITE’S DAUGHTER — POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION AFTER SHE IS FOUND DEAD AT HOME
Victoria Motta e Motta Zammit, known to thousands of followers as Vivi Motta, was just 23 when she was found dead at her home in Rio de Janeiro. The fashion influencer was also a law student and the daughter of prominent Brazilian fashion designer and socialite Anna Vitoria Motta. As police investigate the unexplained dєatᩚh, family and friends have shared emotional tributes to the young woman whose future appeared full of promise.
A 23-year-old fashion influencer and daughter of a prominent Brazilian socialite has died suddenly, leaving her family, friends and followers devastated.
Victoria Motta e Motta Zammit, widely known as Vivi Motta, was found dead at her home in an upscale neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 9, 2026.
Her unexpected dєatᩚh has prompted an investigation by Rio de Janeiro Civil Police, who are working to establish exactly what happened.
In a statement, police confirmed that inquiries were ongoing to clarify the circumstances surrounding Victoria’s dєatᩚh.
As of November 12, authorities had not publicly disclosed a cause of dєatᩚh. No official explanation had been released regarding the circumstances leading up to her passing.
The news has sent shockwaves through her social circle, particularly among those who knew her as a talented young woman with interests spanning fashion, social media and law.
WHO WAS VIVI MOTTA?
Victoria was the daughter of Anna Vitoria Motta, a well-known Brazilian socialite and fashion designer, and Mark Zammit, a Maltese businessman who founded a prominent food and beverage services company.
Growing up in a family connected to fashion, business and high society, Vivi developed an interest in creativity and personal expression.
She built a presence on social media under the name Vivi Motta, attracting more than 31,000 followers on TikTok.
Her content largely focused on fashion, beauty and lifestyle, giving followers glimpses into her personal style and interests.
But social media was only one part of her life.
Alongside her work as a content creator, she was also studying law and had spoken about her ambition to bring together her analytical education and creative passions.
In an interview, Vivi explained how studying law had influenced the way she approached the world.
“Law taught me to be more analytical, curious and to pay attention to detail,” she said.
She added that fashion and content creation allowed her to explore a different side of herself, experiment with ideas and tell stories through her creativity.
It was a combination that reflected a young woman developing her own identity and pursuing several ambitions at once.
POLICE INVESTIGATE HER UNEXPECTED dєatᩚh
The circumstances surrounding Vivi’s dєatᩚh remain unclear.
Rio de Janeiro Civil Police confirmed that an investigation had been opened following her dєatᩚh, with officers working to establish the facts.
Authorities have not publicly identified a cause of dєatᩚh, and there has been no confirmed announcement that foul play was involved.
The lack of information has left friends and followers searching for answers as the investigation continues.
Following the news, Vivi’s social media presence also changed.
Her Instagram account was deactivated, while her TikTok account was made private.
The changes came as tributes began appearing from people who had known and loved her.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS GATHER TO SAY THEIR FINAL GOODBYE
On November 11, relatives and close friends gathered at the São Francisco Xavier Crematorium in Rio de Janeiro to pay their final respects.
Those attending wore white T-shirts featuring a photograph of Vivi, creating a deeply personal tribute to the young woman they had lost.
A message shared by the family captured the spirit of their farewell.
“Just like fairies, I leave a little bit of my magic in every heart I’ve touched.”
The tribute continued with a poignant message about spreading her wings and carrying treasured memories and love into new adventures.
The words reflected the affection surrounding Vivi and the desire of those closest to her to remember the happiness she brought into their lives.
BRAZILIAN SOCIALITES PAY EMOTIONAL TRIBUTES
Among those who attended the farewell was Narcisa Tamborindeguy, a Brazilian socialite and family friend.
She expressed deep sadness over the loss, remembering Vivi as a much-loved young woman.
“I’m very sad about everything that happened,” she said.
“That girl was an angel, so dearly loved. I’m really very sad. She was so young.”
Brazilian television presenter Márcia Goldschmidt also expressed her condolences.
In a message of support, she wrote: “I’m very sad. Consider yourself hugged by me.”
Vivi’s friend Roger Rangel shared another emotional tribute, reflecting on the difficulty of accepting a loss that seemed impossible to explain.
“There are farewells that reason cannot comprehend and pains that words will never be able to express,” he wrote.
His words echoed the feelings of many who were struggling to come to terms with the sudden dєatᩚh.
A YOUNG WOMAN WHO HAD SO MUCH MORE TO GIVE
At just 23, Vivi was balancing several different ambitions.
She was building her identity as a fashion and lifestyle creator, pursuing a legal education and exploring how creativity could become part of her future.
Her comments about studying law and creating fashion content showed how she viewed those interests as complementary rather than competing paths.
She wanted to analyze, learn, experiment and tell stories.
For her thousands of followers, she was a familiar face sharing fashion inspiration and glimpses of her life.
For her family, she was a daughter whose loss has left an irreplaceable absence.
For her friends, she was someone whose warmth and personality will remain in their memories.
As police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding her dєatᩚh, many questions remain unanswered.
What happened inside Vivi’s home on November 9? What caused the sudden loss of a young woman who appeared to have so much ahead of her?
For now, authorities have not released those answers.
What remains are the memories shared by her family and friends, the tributes from those who loved her and the heartbreaking reality that a promising 23-year-old life has come to an unexpected end.
Rest in peace, Vivi Motta.