A popular French lifestyle blogger has been killed in a freak accident involving an exploding whipped cream dispenser.
The death of Rebecca Burger, 32, was announced on social media by her family in a post on her Instagram page.
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Written in French, the message warned people about the allegedly faulty dispenser, saying it had "exploded and struck Rebecca's thorax, resulting in her death". The post also warned people of "defective" products:
"Do not use this kind of utensil in your home!" it said.
According to some reports, a French consumer group had warned people of faulty dispensers that can break at an immense velocity.
A subsequent post on Burger's account, which is followed by 157k fans, was made in both French and English by the grieving family.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rebecca who died June 18th, 2017 in an accident in the home," it said.
Fans have left messages of condolences on Burger's page, sending love and prayers to Burger's loved ones.
"I'm so shocked. To leave this way so unjust and so tragic is so atrocious," wrote one. "She left by doing what she liked. Transmitting happiness to people"
"I'm so very sorry. I will continue to pray for all her loved ones," said another.
Burger's Instagram attracted much attention, with many of her posts on health, wellbeing and fitness receiving thousands of likes and comments.
Her last image was posted just five days ago.
According to the BBC, French media are reporting that Burger died of cardiac arrest, after receiving medical treatment.