The company that organized the event where influencer Dominique Brown tragically passed away due to an allergic reaction is now making its first public statement. BoxLunch, which hosted the Los Angeles food event on December 5th and where Brown, aged 34, lost her life, expressed their deep sorrow in a statement posted on Instagram on December 13th.

Expressing Devastation

"We are absolutely devastated by her sudden and tragic passing. Dominique was a beloved member of the BoxLunch Collective, and her presence brought joy to everyone she encountered," the company stated. "During this painful time, we will go to great lengths to support Dominique's family, her loved ones, the Collective, and our team members."The company further added that grief counseling services are being offered not only to the team but also to those "directly affected by this tragedy."

Investigation in Progress

BoxLunch also confirmed in the statement that they are "in the process of conducting an investigation into the tragic circumstances of her passing, which occurred at a BoxLunch event hosted at a venue in Los Angeles.""We have not yet received the necessary information from the event venue operators to obtain an accurate and detailed account of that fateful night. As we gather more details, we plan to share this information with Dominique's family," the company continued.

Disney Enthusiast's Final Moments

Dominique Brown was widely known as a Disney theme park enthusiast and collector. She died after experiencing an allergic reaction while attending a holiday food event hosted by BoxLunch at Vibiana earlier this month.A BoxLunch representative initially informed PEOPLE in a statement on December 7th that Brown "suffered a medical emergency" at the event. "Our hearts go out to her family and friends, and we will do everything in our power to support them and the members of the BoxLunch Collective and our team during this difficult time," the representative added.It was reported by Yahoo! News and Daily Mail that Brown ate food after being assured by the event staff that it did not contain an ingredient she was allergic to. Someone who claimed to know Brown wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that she had "asked if there was peanuts in the food and was told no" and "immediately felt unwell" after consuming it.Brown's last post on Instagram, shared on the day before her death on December 4th, was a clip of her visiting a Disney Store. This shows the extent of her love for all things Disney.During this difficult time, BoxLunch is committed to honoring Dominique's memory and doing everything possible to provide support to those affected. Their investigation will continue to seek answers and bring closure to this tragic event.