A beloved TikTok star has died. Peruvian engineer Jainer Moises Pinedo Vargas died at the age of 34 on August 18, 2024, because of complications from dengue fever. Known as the "Dancing Engineer" across social media, Jainer contracted the disease on July 21, 2024, while in Condorcanqui Province, Peru, according to Peru 21. "The management of the Red Prestacional Lambayeque de EsSalud extends their sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones," the company wrote in a press release.
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What is dengue fever?
According to the World Health Organization dengue fever is a viral infection spread to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. "Most people who get dengue will not have symptoms. But for those who do, the most common symptoms are high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash. Most will get better in 1–2 weeks," the site reads. "Some people develop severe dengue and need care in a hospital. In severe cases, dengue can be fatal."
The TikTok star developed pneumonia as a result of the fever.
Jainer's health only worsened when he developed pneumonia. He was hospitalized in Bagua, where doctors later discovered fluid surrounding his lungs. The TikTok star was transferred to a larger health facility in Chiclayo. On August 14, he was put on mechanical ventilation and he later suffered respiratory arrest, which was caused by fluid reaccumulating in his lungs.
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It was later discovered he had Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Ricardo Peña, the Department of Health Deputy Minister, told Peru 21 that the TikTok star had Hodgkin's lymphoma. This was only discovered when they did testing while he was in the ICU. "It is most likely that this underlying disease is linked, precisely, to this outcome," he said.
Jainer's mother paid tribute to her son.
Betty Vargas García, the TikTok star's mother, wrote a tribute to him on her Facebook page. "Rest in peace beloved son. We are going to miss you!!!"
Others also extended their condolences.
"It's a shame, I'm in your pain. A good son who gave everything for his family so young," one person wrote.
"My condolences Betty, the pain is so strong when you lose a loved one," another person shared. "Much spiritual strength in this time of pain."
Other fans posted messages on the TikTok star's Facebook page.
Jainer's community posted loving words on his Facebook page as they honored him.
"Gone but left a mark on everyone friend," one person wrote in part.
"May you be the light that always guides our way, always take care of us my beautiful angel," someone else shared. "I love you my little brother, I love you and I love you ❤️ ❤️. Kisses to heaven my beautiful Angel."
