Gay Small

United StatesunknownFemaleb. 19465.0Global Dominance: 0.02%

Gay Small was a resident of Hillsborough County, Florida, who tragically became the first confirmed dengue fever death in the state in 2026. At the age of 80, she succumbed to complications from the disease, including septic shock and multi-organ failure, after being bitten by a mosquito. Her death marked a significant moment in the ongoing dengue outbreak in Florida, highlighting the risks associated with mosquito-borne illnesses.