Disney Influencer Dominique Brown Passes Away From Food Allergy At Industry Event After Alerting Staff

Dominique Brown, a California resident, was a Disney influencer under the screen name HellooDomo.

In 2018, Brown co-founded BlackGirlDisney with Mia Von, aiming to address the lack of representation in the Disney influencer community and fostering an inclusive space for women of color who share a love for the brand’s movies and theme parks.

Tragically, Dominique Brown passed away on December 5 at the age of 34 after suffering a severe allergic reaction at an industry event.

News of Brown’s passing emerged following a BoxLunch event, where attendees reported that she tragically died after unknowingly consuming food she was allergic to. The event, hosted by BoxLunch, has since come under scrutiny, as fellow influencer Mike Bryck shared with Funeral Memories that the event organizers had been informed of Brown’s allergy prior to the incident.

Her brother expressed his gratitude to her fans by commenting on her final Instagram post.

“Hi everyone, this is @pramos313 – Dominique’s brother,” he wrote on Friday, December 6. “I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to her social media fam for showing her so much love and light. Disney did bring her joy, but it was unparalleled that she found a community who loved her and Disney as much as she did. I will miss my sister and best friend and that infectious smile she always had. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.”

Tributes poured in from friends and fellow Disney influencers mourning Brown's passing.

Tatiana Kelley, known as Dapper on the Daily, wrote, “The kindest most genuine person in this community … we will miss you Domo. Thank you for touching our lives with your joy & wit & for being so incredibly welcoming to us all.”

Andrea Pugh Kelley shared multiple tributes on her Instagram Stories, saying, “My girl built this community and inspired so many others. And I will never let anyone forget that.”

The Disney sneaker podcast Kicks at the Castle honored Brown’s legacy, noting it was her “warmth and joy that truly stole the show.”

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of a dear friend and beloved member of our Kicks at the Castle family, Domo," they wrote on Instagram. "A true bright light in the Disney community, Domo’s energy, style, and love for all things Pooh made her unforgettable. Her outfits and kicks were always fire, earning her the title of *Fit of the Week* countless times, but it was her warmth and joy that truly stole the show."

"Our hearts go out to her family and especially to our brother Zay. The love and joy the two of you shared was nothing short of a Disney fairytale—a story of style, happiness, and inspiration for all who knew you," they added. "Rest easy, Domo. You’ll forever be a part of our Kicks at the Castle family, and your legacy will live on in the hearts of everyone you touched."

Isaiah Campbell, a member of Kicks at the Castle, responded, "I love you all so much thank you for all the kind words and support this is gonna be such a tuff road for me but I’m happy I have a community to back me every step of the way we love you Dominique.”

Katy Lane, A.K.A. Main St Muse, said, “I’m so happy I got to hug you last week. Your positivity and passion for life will always inspire me. you were and will continue to be the good in the world Dom.”

Known online as HellooDomo, she co-founded BlackGirlDisney in 2018 with Mia Von to address the lack of representation in the Disney influencer community, creating an inclusive space for women of color who cherish Disney films and theme parks.