The UK Daily Mail confirmed her identity in a report published online today (Dec 12).
The 33-year-old, whose real name was Denise Ivonne Jarvis Gongora, died after falling from the ninth-floor balcony of the Patong Tower high-rise condominium just hours after checking in on Tuesday afternoon for a one-night stay, The Phuket News reported earlier this week.
The Daily Mail report explained that it had reviewed information provided by Patong Police that verified her identity and independently confirmed her death with sources close to the family.
Pol Capt Channarong Prakongkuea of Patong Police Station said the woman’s body was discovered by staff in the condominium’s parking area shortly after 1:30pm. Her name was initially withheld from local reporting until family members had been notified.
The Daily Mail noted that, shortly before her death, Mary had posted the closing scene of the 1998 film ‘The Truman Show’ to one of her Instagram accounts, alongside a childhood photo of herself.
The scene shows Jim Carrey’s character bowing and saying, “And in case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening and good night.” She also changed the username of another Instagram account to “MaryMagdaleneDied”.
The Daily Mail said it had contacted the Mexican Embassy, Patong Police and Phuket Tourist Police for comment. Of note, Mary had entered Thailand on her Mexican passport.
Tributes have since poured in from friends and fellow influencers, including US rapper Kreayshawn, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Plane Jane and influencer Eden the Doll. Her brother Ivan also posted a heartfelt message on social media on Thursday, sharing a photo of the siblings together and writing, “I wish I’d spent more time getting to know you… I love you much more than words will ever say.”
Mary, who amassed around half a million social media followers, was widely known for the extreme cosmetic surgeries she documented online. She was also an artist with a cult following for her psychedelic paintings, sculptures and self-portraits.
In numerous interviews, she spoke openly about her strict religious upbringing, her early rebellion, and the substance abuse issues she faced as a young teenager. By 17, she was working as a stripper before later turning to escorting. After gaining viral fame for her surgeries, she monetised her online presence through OnlyFans, which she said allowed her to leave the sex industry.
Her long history of procedures included brow lifts, fat transfers, liposuction, multiple breast and nose surgeries, veneers, cat-eye surgery, silicone butt injections, and repeated Brazilian butt lifts on top of implants. Some procedures were performed illegally in various countries, placing her in repeated medical danger.
She first drew international attention in 2018 after undergoing a risky filler procedure intended to enlarge her vagina, a surgery she later reversed after serious complications. She later revealed she nearly died during the operation, requiring two blood transfusions.
In 2023, Mary was temporarily left with one breast after one of her size-38J implants ruptured. Fans speculated that the implant may have burst after she overfilled it using a self-service expander ‒ a method she frequently discussed online.
Her surgeries led to regular health crises, including infections, sepsis scares, and near-blindness after tattooing her eyeballs blue and yellow. She later began tattooing her entire upper body black.
Despite her reputation for extreme body modification, Mary had at times expressed regret and a desire to return to a more natural appearance. In a candid 2023 post, she said she felt trapped in “a never-ending cycle” of fixing previous procedures. “It’s not a fun little adventure anymore ‒ it’s just draining in every possible way,” she wrote.
Thai authorities have not yet released further details on the circumstances surrounding her fall. The investigation into her death is ongoing.
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