A beloved Brazilian singer and mum-of-one has died after spending nearly five years battling devastating long Covid complications — with her final video from hospital leaving fans in tears. Eva Rodrigues Praia Walkey, 40, had fought the lingering after-effects of Covid-19 since contracting the virus five years ago. She endured repeated hospital stays, gruelling treatment and long spells of recovery, but never fully regained her health. Her family confirmed she died on Tuesday, November 18, in Manaus, Brazil.
Her death sent shockwaves through the local music scene, not least because Eva had been widely admired for her resilience throughout the ordeal. She spent a brutal one year and two months in hospital before finally being discharged in March 2022, only to continue intensive treatment at home while loved ones rallied around her. The singer’s struggle drew national attention, particularly during her lengthy hospital stay – a period during which she also gave birth to her son.
Friends organised fundraisers, prayer chains and online campaigns to support her recovery, but Eva’s condition continued to fluctuate.
One of the last glimpses fans had of her came in an emotional Instagram clip posted shortly before her death.
In it, Eva lies in bed, seemingly unable to move, as her husband gently plays the guitar beside her and serenades her with their young son.
She watches them silently, wrapped in blankets, as they sing a soft melody at her bedside. The moment has since been widely shared, with followers calling it “heartbreaking” and “beautiful beyond words”.
Tributes poured in across her social pages. One woman wrote: “It shakes me because I am a miracle, I had severe Covid, I was given up on and I have almost no after-effects, and when I see someone like this I remember what I went through.”
Another fan posted: “Look at this story of faith, love and resilience of those who never stopped fighting Covid even when everything seemed to be the end.”
A third follower addressed Eva’s husband directly: “I admire you so much, your strength and your love for her. She is so special.”
Originally from Manaus, Eva began performing in church at the age of six and later became a familiar face on major stages across the city.
She also toured in other Brazilian states, building a loyal following thanks to her powerful voice and glamorous stage presence.
Her family confirmed that her body was laid out on Wednesday at a funeral home in the centre of Manaus.
News of Eva’s death lands as the UK’s Covid-19 inquiry delivers damning findings, concluding the government could have halved the first wave death toll had lockdown come one week earlier.
The report stated: “While the nationwide lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 undoubtedly saved lives, they also left lasting scars on society and the economy.”
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