Milena Brandao dead: Child star dies aged 11 just days after brain tumour diagnosis
She was hospitalised in a serious condition. Just days before her untimely death on Friday (2 May), her mother, Thays Brandão, revealed that doctors had diagnosed Milena with a brain tumour.
She was initially admitted to the hospital on 29 April. Reports suggest she was first treated for dengue – a viral disease causing sudden fever and joint pains.
Milena reportedly died after experiencing 21 cardiorespiratory arrests. In the wake of her daughter's death, who had amassed 196,000 followers on Instagram, Thays shared a heartfelt message expressing her grief.
Grieving mother Thays Brandão shared the heartbreaking news on Friday, telling her late daughter's 196,000 followers: "The memories we spent together will remain in my memory and I'll never forget your joy that was contagious to everyone around you.
"My girl, I'm already missing you not being here and I know I'll miss you even more in the days to come. You were the light in our lives and I know that from up there you'll continue to watch over us and light up our lives. And I'll love you forever, and you'll always be in my heart."
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