Klaudia Zakrzewska’s mum shares tribute after influencer dies in Soho crash

The social media star known as Klaudiaglam died on Saturday - now her mum has shared a heartbreaking tribute [NATIONAL NEWS]

Eliana Nunes and Kirstie McCrum 12:03, 27 Apr 2026

Klaudia Zakrzewska's mum shared a tribute to her late daughter(Image: klaudiaglam/Instagram)

The mother of influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska has paid an emotional tribute to her "precious" daughter, who passed away six days after being struck by a vehicle outside a central London nightclub.

Klaudia, who hailed from Essex, was hit by a car on Argyll Street in Soho at 4.30am on April 19. The 32 year old, widely recognised by her online handle Klaudiaglam, was rushed to hospital but sadly died on Saturday (April 25).

Gabrielle Carrington - a 29-year-old former X Factor finalist - had appeared before the court the previous Tuesday (April 21), charged with attempted murder.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Saturday that the charge would be amended to murder following Klaudia's death, reports the Mirror[1].

A GoFundMe fundraiser[2] established last week in the name of Kinga, Klaudia's mother, described her as "in a coma and desperately fighting for her life".

In a subsequent update on Monday, Kinga wrote: "My precious daughter has gained her wings and is now at peace among the angels. She brought so much love, joy, and light into our lives, and that light will never fade."

The Instagram and TikTok star Klaudiaglam - real name Klaudia Zakrzewska - who has died(Image: Instagram)

She went on to say: "As we navigate this unimaginable loss, I am committed to giving my beautiful angel the farewell she deserves, a service filled with love, dignity, and the grace that reflects who she was."

"The funds raised will go toward her funeral arrangements, ensuring she is laid to rest in the most meaningful and special way possible...

Part of the donations will help cover legal fees as I pursue the best possible representation to fight for her and her memory."

Klaudia's mother has also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support the family has received throughout this "incredibly difficult time". As of this report, the fundraising appeal has attracted over ?26,000.

Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook of Gabrielle Carrington appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London in the early hours of Sunday. Picture date: Tuesday April 21, 2026.

PA Photo.

Photo credit should read: Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire

Alongside the murder charge, Carrington, from Broadfield Road, Manchester, is additionally charged with dangerous driving, drink driving, grievous bodily harm with intent and actual bodily harm.

A 58-year-old man also sustained life-changing injuries in the incident, while a third woman suffered a minor wrist injury.

Carrington reached the X Factor live finals in 2013 as part of the three-member group Miss Dynamix and currently has more than 365,000 Instagram followers under the username RIELLEUK.

She entered no pleas during a court appearance last week and is scheduled to appear next at the Old Bailey on May 19.

References

1. ^ the Mirror (www.mirror.co.uk)
2. ^ A GoFundMe fundraiser (www.gofundme.com)