Heartbreak as ‘beautiful’ Irish influencer dies suddenly and devastated family say she will be ‘sorely missed’
AN Irish influencer who died peacefully in her sleep on Monday has been remembered as an “angel on earth” by heartbroken loved ones today.
Mum-of-two Tanice Elizabeth Samuels was an Irish-Jamaican fashion and beauty creative based in Belfast.
Taking to her Instagram account, this afternoon, her family confirmed the sad news of her passing and thanked all those who had supported her.
A post reads: “It is with a heavy heart that we are posting this message.
“Our beautiful, smart and kind Tanice Elizabeth Samuels passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday 18th December.
“Thank you for all the love and support you have shown Tanice on her journey.”
Heartbreaking tributes poured in for the mum, who has been fondly remembered for being a “kind” and “beautiful human”.
Fellow creator Estée Lalonde said: “My heart breaks for your family. Tanice was an angel on earth. From the moment I met her I simply adored her in every single way. All my love to your family.”
Tanice’s cousin simply said: “I love you forever my cousin-sister.”
Kim Turkington added: “A loss there are just no words for. Tanice you will be deeply missed, such a beautiful human inside and out …
“Sending love to all the family, thinking of you all.”
Another mourner said: “Tanice. I’m still in disbelief. What a loss to this world.
“Such an inspiration to so many people. Thinking of your boys, family and friends at this sad time.”
Tanice’s sister-in-law said: “Heaven has gained a truly beautiful soul. She will be sorely missed by all that loved her.
“To never see her smile again n hear her advice breaks my heart. Strength and love to my brother, the boys and her family.”
Tanice was a former lawyer who changed her entire career path to work in full time fashion.
Speaking to Rose Inc, she opened up about the life-changing career move in 2019 and admitted she became an influencer by accident.
She said: “I had just turned 30 and was spending so many hours in the office, so I started to question if this office life was what I wanted to do forever.
“I completely broke down and was like, ‘I need something for me because all I’m doing is working, coming home, putting my kids to sleep and then going to bed and doing it all over again’.”
After years of encouragement from her husbands, family and friends, brave Tanice took the plunge and created an Instagram account that allowed her to show off her style choices and life with followers.
In just a few months, Tanice had built up thousands of followers and had already begun working with brands.