An American art socialite was found dead in Brazil after traveling to Sao Paulo for a plastic surgery procedure, in what officials are calling a suspicious death.
Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, 40, was discovered by her plastic surgeon at the Rosewood São Paulo on Sunday, according to Globo.
The surgeon went to check on Helphenstein after claiming they were unable to reach their patient by phone.
An empty vodka bottle, prescription pills, and broken glass were discovered inside the hotel room, according to the outlet.
Local officials determined the death was suspicious and have launched an investigation.
Helphenstein, who had been in Brazil for about three weeks, was an artist and creator behind the popular Instagram account Jerry Gogosian.
The page amassed more than 152,000 followers and often featured the artist commenting sarcastically on the art world or her personal life within the industry.
Helphenstein anonymously launched the account in 2018 before revealing her identity two years later. She announced in June 2025 that she would be stepping away from the page yet was still actively posting as recently as this week.
Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, 40, was discovered by her plastic surgeon at the Rosewood São Paulo on May 31
The Rosewood São Paulo released a statement confirming that Helphenstein had died
The socialite published a Substack in 2024, welcoming readers to dive deeper in her life beyond the ‘art fairs, parties, and memes’ she often posted.
‘Rosewood São Paulo confirms that the guest Hilde Ann Lynn was found dead on the afternoon of Sunday, May 31,’ the hotel said in a statement reported by Globo.
‘Since the observation of what happened, the hotel has provided full collaboration with the competent authorities, promptly providing all the information requested to assist in the investigation of the facts.’
‘In respect of the privacy of the guest, their family members and the work of the responsible authorities, the hotel will not comment on additional details at this time.’
According to public records, Helphenstein lived in Coral Springs, Florida.
