Vanessa Rios, 42, has died after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer, leaving behind her 16-year-old daughter, Princesa de Jesus
Singer Vanessa Rios has tragically passed away at the age of 42 after a fierce battle with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer. The star breathed her last on Saturday night in a private hospital in Recife, Brazil, where she had been undergoing treatment for her condition.
She leaves behind a 16 year old daughter, Princesa de Jesus. Her death was announced on her official Instagram page.
Alongside a black and white image of the star with the year of her birth and death was posted the simple comment: “Mourning, forever in our hearts,” with a black heart emoji. Fans were left shattered by the announcement and flooded the comments section to express their sorrow. “You finished your journey and you will leave a mark in our hearts as the human being and the wonderful artist you were.
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“Those who had the chance to know you closely knew the energy of peace you transmitted. Thank you for the words of affection and encouragement, you were one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. Rest now my little star,” one wrote.
“My condolences. May God give a lot of strength to your daughter, family and all of us. I’m going to miss you. Thank you for everything,” another added.
A third chimed in: “May God comfort the heart of the daughter and the whole family. It’s a loss way too early. May God bless you all.”
A fourth shared: “Rest in peace. You were light in the lives of many people here, and you will be light wherever you are. My condolences to the whole family.”
Meanwhile a fifth penned: “No one can replace the voice of @vanessariosoficial you have no way, she sang a lot, I followed some performances closely, but she fought a lot to live, I think it’s time to rest, may her soul be in peace, may God comfort friends, relatives and family.”
Vanessa, who was also an Instagram sensation with more than 680,000 followers, was celebrated for her performances of Brazilian brega and forró music.
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Throughout her career, she performed alongside some of the nation’s biggest bands, including Kitara, Capim com Mel, and Forró do Muído.
Medical professionals initially found a sarcoma in her leg in 2019, which she successfully overcame after treatment and achieved complete recovery.
But in 2023, she received a diagnosis of pulmonary synovial sarcoma – an extremely rare, aggressive, and deadly tumor that develops in the lung, representing less than 0.5% of all lung tumors.
Even while receiving treatment, she kept performing as long as possible, though she was ultimately compelled to leave the stage behind.
In her last Instagram update in late September, she posted a devastating message about love, family, and life’s priorities.
“It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in our lives that matters. That’s what truly matters – family is the anchor that keeps us steady through life’s storms,” she wrote.
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