The famous Brazilian singer and songwriter Marília Mendonça suffered a plane crash this Friday afternoon (5th) and sadly died at the age of only 26, at the height of her career.
It didn’t take long for celebrities from all over the world to lament the tragedy and pay homage to the artist, making nostalgic and loving comments to family members.
To verify:
We lose Marília Mendonça on culture day. And without a doubt, Marília’s talent and voice hold a special place in the hearts of all Brazilians. Rest in peace Marilia! ❤️
– João Luiz 🏳️🌈💉 (@joaoluizpedrosa) November 5, 2021
It is not just a silent voice; is a girl who is gone, it is a mother who does not come back.
How many die in the one who dies? With you, Marilia, a crowd is dead.
– padrefabiodemelo (@pefabiodemelo) November 5, 2021
Now I learn that she died in the accident. I’m crying. I don’t think I can believe it.
– Caetano Veloso (@caetanoveloso) November 5, 2021
Enjoy watching:
26 years old, a great life and career ahead, the voice of a generation, a lot to live for and a lot of art to show us, but everything was interrupted by this tragedy. Go in peace, @MariliaMReal and everyone on this flight. pic.twitter.com/ERBw26Ji2y
– Lázaro Ramos (@olazaroramos) November 5, 2021
Marília, your gift, your art, your friendship, your love and everything you represent are eternal. 🖤 Thank you for doing me the honor of recording a song with you. Brazil loves you FOREVER! My feelings to all the family and the fans. @MariliaMReal pic.twitter.com/b1qyqy28ed
– Joelma (@Joelma) November 5, 2021
It’s incredible!!! There isn’t much to say, I can’t think of anything other than how crazy this is. We have lost Marília Mendonça, the artist, the citizen, the mother, the daughter …
– Paolla Oliveira (@paolla) November 5, 2021
How sad ! Brilliant Marília, a talent that has given new meaning to the importance of women in Brazilian music. May God console the hearts of the families of all affected victims. Brazil loves you, Marilia. 🖤 #MariliaMendonca #Queen #RIPMariliaMendonca pic.twitter.com/UEKnWZRsat
– Ana Carolina (@sigaanacarolina) November 5, 2021
Guys, I’ve heard from you now about the departure of the giant artist who was @MariliaMReal. My deepest feelings. My solidarity and my love for the family. ??
– Narcissa (@narcisa) November 5, 2021
Marília Mendonça, national musical powerhouse, rest in peace pic.twitter.com/HKXJH5iMaU
– MC’S RCIONAIS (@RACIONAISCN) November 5, 2021
My God. I just discovered. I can not believe it. I want to believe that there is still hope.
– Anitta (@Anitta) November 5, 2021
In the official note of the Minas Gerais fire service it is written:
“The Minas Gerais military fire service reports that this Friday (5), a small plane, model Beech Aircraft, crashed in the rural area of Piedade de Caratinga. The CBMMG confirms that the plane was carrying singer Marília Mendonça and that she was among the fatal victims.
Mendonça had confirmed via his social networks that he was going to Minas Gerais by air taxi (small plane) for presentations as is. At around 3:30 p.m., the plane fell into a waterfall in Caratinga, located in the Vale do Rio Doce area. Four other people died at the scene.
The artist’s staff informed, before death was confirmed, that she survived the fall.
Mendonca made his debut in music in 2015, but rose to stardom a year later with the release of the first DVD of the same name, which even earned him a triple platinum certificate for 240,000 copies sold. Owner of the hits “Infiel”, “Alô Porteiro”, “Como Faz Com Ela” and “Troca de Calçada”, she received a Latin Grammy statuette for her country album “Todos os Cantos” and became one of the most popular artists. best known on the planet.
The singer leaves a little son named Léo Dias Mendonça Huff.