The famed TikToker Ali Spice, real name Ali Dulin, has died at the age of 21. Ali Spice worked at Hooters but became known as Ali Spice on social media.
In Instagram posts, friends and family confirmed that the online personality died in a car crash yesterday in Florida.
An online gallery with pictures and videos in memory of Ariane Avandi was posted by the star’s close friend.
Additionally, she penned: ‘Heartbroken doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel right now…
Ali you are one of the most vibrant, beautiful inside & out, genuine, loving souls I’ve had the privilege of knowing. You are an amazing friend and incredibly talented and passionate woman.
‘I will never forget the impact you made on my life and everyone’s for just being YOU!! You always uplift others and bring genuine joy into everyone’s life.
One of Ali’s closest friends, Laine Farrell, wrote her own tribute to the ex-Hooters employee, writing: ‘Can’t believe this honestly. we shared the same hooter birthday, both Scorpios who are obsessed with hello kitty, pink, and cats. you JUST turned 21. Life is crazy [sic].’
Despite her playful videos providing a glimpse into Hooters’s work life, Ali accumulated nearly one million followers on social media.
TikTok was flooded with comments, photos and video slideshows from fans after her death was announced.
On Instagram, one wrote: ‘Rest in peace, sweetheart, you’ll always hold a special place in our hearts.’
Another posted: ‘My beautiful angel I miss you so much already love you so much [sic].’
According to several news reports on the video-sharing app, Ali’s death was caused by a drunken driver who sped at his car.
TikTok users claim three people were killed in the accident believed to be a hit-and-run.
