Fans are mourning the loss of popular food influencer Rebecca Wylie Simms. The internet personality, known as Boo, has sadly passed away. Her twin sister, Sarah, revealed that she had died after surgery complications.
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Simms ran the Santa Monica cheese shop Lady & Larder with her family and twin sister. The two have been running the business since 2016. It's garnered popularity thanks to the number of celebrities that frequented the establishment.
In an Instagram post, her sister Sarah announced the sad news that Rebecca Wylie Simms had passed away.
"To our beloved Lady & Larder community,
It is with profound sadness that I share the devastating loss of my twin sister and co-founder, Boo Simms, who passed away this week due to a tragic surgery complication. This loss is immeasurable, and our hearts are completely shattered.
Boo was our magic maker, our color painter, and the brightest light I have ever known. We ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate this overwhelmingly painful time.
Our Carmel Valley location will be closed until further notice. Our Santa Monica location will remain open to serve you with the continued love and care that Boo always poured into everything we do.
Your continued support means more than words could ever say. Thank you, from the depths of my being, for standing with us during this unimaginable time. With gratitude, Sarah."
Fans Mourn Loss Of Rebecca Wylie Simms
Following the announcement, several fans mourned the loss of the food influencer.
One wrote, "I never met Boo in person, but she felt like a friend through our interactions on this app. Always supportive, always inspirational. Always a smile and a kind word. I am heartbroken to hear this news. Sending so much love to you and your family in this time. I hope you are able to read through these messages soon and feel the love we all had for your sister and the joy she brought to so many in this world."
Another wrote, "I'm heartbroken for those who knew her and those that missed the opportunity to know her magic."
Yet another wrote, "There just aren't words. Sarah, I'm beaming all of my love to your whole beautiful family and holding you each of you so tightly. Treasuring our time together and all the magic that Boo brought to this world. I'm so very sorry. I love you."
