Karen Silva, former The Voice Kids star, dies at 17
Karen Silva, a former The Voice Kids star, has tragically passed away at the age of 17 after suffering a haemorrhagic stroke.
Silva, who had been hospitalized for several days, died early Thursday morning. The stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain from the rupture of a blood vessel, led to her untimely death.
Karen rose to fame as a semi-finalist on The Voice Kids in 2020 when she was just 12 years old. She captivated audiences with her powerful voice and stage presence. A statement shared on her official Instagram account expressed deep sadness, noting her death occurred at São João Batista Hospital in Volta Redonda. The post described Karen as a source of empowerment, particularly for Black girls who saw her as an inspiration. 'Her music, her message, and her joy leave a deep mark on all who met her,' the statement read.
-Instagram.
Karen had been facing health issues before her death, with a post shared on Instagram earlier in the week revealing she was under medical care, receiving support from her family and team. Her family had asked for privacy during this difficult time, with further updates to be provided through official channels.
Karen's musical journey began at the age of eight when she started taking singing lessons. Her first vocal coach, Lana Netto, recalled how Karen's voice immediately stood out, and she quickly enchanted everyone with her singing talent. Silva is survived by her parents, Manoella and Fernando, and her boyfriend, Marcelo. Her father, Fernando, shared his heartbreak, revealing that Karen had shown no signs of illness before her sudden collapse.
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Karen Silva, a former The Voice Kids star, has tragically passed away at the age of 17 after suffering a haemorrhagic stroke. Silva, who had been hospitalized for several days, died early Thursday morning. The stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain from the rupture of a blood vessel, led to her untimely death. Karen rose to fame as a semi-finalist on The Voice Kids in 2020 when she was just 12 years old. She captivated audiences with her powerful voice and stage presence. A statement shared on her official Instagram account expressed deep sadness, noting her death occurred at São João Batista Hospital in Volta Redonda. The post described Karen as a source of empowerment, particularly for Black girls who saw her as an inspiration. 'Her music, her message, and her joy leave a deep mark on all who met her,' the statement read. -Instagram. Karen had been facing health issues before her death, with a post shared on Instagram earlier in the week revealing she was under medical care, receiving support from her family and team. Her family had asked for privacy during this difficult time, with further updates to be provided through official channels. Karen's musical journey began at the age of eight when she started taking singing lessons. Her first vocal coach, Lana Netto, recalled how Karen's voice immediately stood out, and she quickly enchanted everyone with her singing talent. Silva is survived by her parents, Manoella and Fernando, and her boyfriend, Marcelo. Her father, Fernando, shared his heartbreak, revealing that Karen had shown no signs of illness before her sudden collapse.
