Freelance model Regina Soosalu, who has previously modelled for the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) and walked the runway for various shows, is believed to have died under mysterious circumstances at a resort on an island off Johor. Regina, who was living in Kuala Lumpur, was from Estonia (close to Russia). She was believed to have been on the island for a holiday.
Sources in the local modelling industry told The Rakyat Post that Regina died on 1st July but they were only informed on 6th July. Having said that, the cause of her death varies, based on different sources, ranging from drowning to illness.
Source: Regina Soosalu’s Facebook page
Yesterday, her boyfriend posted up the following on his Facebook status:
I am deeply saddened and totally heartbroken to confirm the worst tragedy of my life. Regina my love has passed away on July 1, in the holy month of Ramadan. She is my love, my best friend and will continue to be my inspiration for the rest of my life. Her heart was filled with greatness, love and compassion for all beings and life itself. Whichever faith or creed you may be, know that her energy/soul/spirit continues in this cruel world. Words can not express the emptiness and heartache I feel. Farewell for now, never goodbye. Till we meet again I love you My baby, you’ll always be in my heart X
Regina was last seen publically active on her Facebook on 29th June and on her Instagram on 30th June. Our hearts go out to her friends, family, and loved ones.
UPDATE:
The Estonian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the death of Regina Soosalu, an Estonian working in Malaysia as a freelance model. It said she passed away last week and her death was being investigated by Malaysian authorities and her family had been informed.
“The Estonian Foreign Ministry has been informed of the incident. We have been in contact with the family of the deceased, and we are advising them on the necessary arrangements. The Malaysian authorities are leading the investigation,” responded Estonian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mariann Sudakov in a brief email response to The Rakyat Post‘s enquiries.
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