Model and 'Queen of Snapchat' Katie May died in February after suffering a serious stroke which was brought on by 'neck manipulation by chiropractor'.

Less than a week before her death, Katie - who had modelled for Playboy and Sports Illustrated - tweeted that she had pinched a nerve in her neck when she took a nasty fall during a photoshoot and had planned to see a chiropractor.

"Pinched a nerve in my neck on a Photoshoot and got adjusted this morning. It really hurts! Any home remedy suggestions loves? XOXO," she wrote.

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When someone asked if it still hurt a few days later, she replied: "Thanks love! It still hurts, going back to chiropractor tomorrow xoxoxo."

Katie, who has one seven-year-old daughter, saw the chiropractor on Friday and suffered a stroke on the Monday.

According to TMZ, it was the chiropractor visit that left her with an injury that ultimately led to her death.

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The website, who obtained a copy of her death certificate, reports that she died when a 'blunt force injury tore her left vertebral artery, and cut off blood flow to her brain'.

Her death is listed as accidental and they report that it's unclear if her family intends to pursue legal action.

Following her death, her brother said in a statement: "It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the passing today of Katie May - mother, daughter, sister, friend, businesswoman, model and social media star - after suffering a catastrophic stroke caused by a blocked carotid artery on Monday."