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Karen Silva met her premature demise on the age of 17 on Thursday, April 24. The younger artist rose to fame after showing on the esteemed singing competitors The Voice Youngsters in 2020. She entered the present at age 12 and even reached the semi-finals.
A “observe of sorrow” was shared on her Instagram account, confirming her demise from a hemorrhagic stroke, which triggered bleeding within the mind. “Karen enchanted Brazil along with her highly effective voice and placing presence, even in childhood,” the assertion added.
The observe described the teenager star as a “image” of empowerment, particularly for younger Black ladies. Silva’s music and message left a mark on everybody she met and sparked inspiration.
“On this second of nice ache, we ship our solidarity to her mother and father, Manoella and Fernando, together with buddies, household, and followers. Could the reminiscence of her mild proceed to information us,” the press observe added.
Silva started her singing classes on the age of 8, lengthy earlier than performing the well-known monitor Oh Blissful Day by Edwin Hawkins. The heartbreaking announcement got here only a few days after the discharge of one other assertion, which introduced her deteriorating well being.
Nonetheless, that earlier observe didn’t point out the small print of her well being situation however revealed that she had been beneath medical care and was combating for her well being with the help and affection of her household and the medical employees.
“We ask for respect, empathy, and prayers as she recovers peacefully,” the assertion stated. Sadly, she succumbed to sickness and met her tragic finish, forsaking her mother and father, Manoella and Fernando, in addition to her boyfriend, Marcelo.
Her grieving father addressed the tragic information whereas talking to native media. Fernando Sergio da Silva revealed that his daughter had proven “no indicators” of sickness beforehand, as reported by The Solar. “To know my daughter handed like this, it hurts a lot. It nonetheless hasn’t sunk in,” he added.