One of Brazil’s most famous singers has died in a plane crash. Marília Mendonça (26) was on her way to a concert in the city of Caratinga when the device ran into problems. About twelve kilometers from its destination, the plane crashed in a wooded area.
Four others were also killed: her uncle, her producer and two crew members. It is unknown what caused the device to malfunction.
Initially, Mendonça’s management announced that she had survived the crash. Later that turned out not to be true. Hours before the accident, she posted a video on Instagram in which the device can be seen.
Neymar
Fans worldwide react sadly to the death of the singer. Brazilian footballer Neymar said on Twitter that he was shocked by the news. “I refuse to believe it, I refuse it”.
Mendonça was the most-listened artist in Brazil on Spotify in 2020. Last year she was forced to give a number of concerts online because she was unable to perform due to the corona pandemic. Her live shows broke the record for the most watched live stream on YouTube.
She won several awards with her romantic songs, including a Grammy in 2019. The singer leaves behind a two-year-old son.
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