TV presenter Jenifer Nicole Rivas has died at the age of 21. The star was found in the bedroom of her home on October 1 having passed away from a suspected epileptic seizure. Her family have confirmed she had an underlying condition and the authorities said she died of natural causes. No autopsy was performed on the body.

Honduran native Jenifer was a journalism student, comedy actress and content creator with 100,000 TikTok followers and 16,000 fans on Instagram. She also worked as a presenter for Honduran channel CHTV and as an international news and music presenter on TNN Waldivisión. They paid tribute on Instagram sharing a picture of young star with the caption: "The TNN Waldivision family stands in solidarity and expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Jenifer Rivas, a young anchor and content creator who started her path in communication by presenting international news and music on The Music Song Here. Subsequently, she joined the Los Venados HN team and later became part of our channel as a fellow and professional practitioner, always standing out for her talent, charisma and dedication."

Jenifer was a frequent collaborator with the comedy group Los Venados 504 and they posting a touching message upon learning of her death.

"Rest in Peace, Jennifer. Thank you for all the smiles you brought to all of us who had the good fortune to know you," they said.

Another content creator took to Instagram to express their sorrow writing: "There are no more videos together, Jenifer! Thank you for always believing in me. I will always remember you fondly! We had many goals, dreams, and achievements in mind together, but God is perfect and you had to go. See you in eternity, Jenifer. I will miss you so much!"

Jennifer was also very active on social media creating career and lifestyle content. Her final Instagram update, which garnered 1,420 likes, was posted on the day she died and showed her standing on what appears to be a pickleball court holding a paddle. The caption simply said: "Getting ready."

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