Former The Voice Kids star Karen Silva has tragically died from a haemorrhagic stroke aged 17, due to bleeding into the brain by the rupture of a blood vessel.

The singer pᴀssed away at around 5am on Thursday, after spending several days in hospital.

Karen became famous after reaching the semi-finals of The Voice Kids in 2020. She was just 12 at the time.

A statement shared on her Instagram read: ‘*Note of sorrow* 

‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the young singer Karen Silva, aged 17, occurred after days of hospitalization at São João Batista Hospital, in Volta Redonda, as a result of a hemorrhagic stroke.

‘Karen enchanted Brazil with her powerful voice and striking presence even in childhood, when she participated in The Voice Kids in 2020. 

Former The Voice Kids star Karen Silva has tragically died from a haemorrhagic stroke aged 17, due to bleeding into the brain by the rupture of a blood vessel 

The singer pᴀssed away at around 5am on Thursday, after spending several days in hospital, a statement on Instagram shared

Karen became famous after reaching the semi-finals of The Voice Kids in 2020. She was just 12 at the time

‘Since then, he has followed a luminous path, uniting talent, charisma and representation at every step.

‘More than an up-and-coming artist, Karen was a symbol of empowerment, especially for Black girls who found in her inspiration and strength to dream. 

‘Her music, her message and her joy leave a deep mark on all who met her and followed her journey.

‘In this moment of great pain, we send our solidarity to their parents, Manoella and Fernando, with friends, family and fans. 

‘May the memory of your light continue to guide us.’

On Monday, a statement was shared on her Instagram to announce Karen was ‘facing a health problem’.

The post read: ‘Singer Karen Silva is facing a health problem and, at the moment, she is still under medical care, with the support and affection of her family and team. 

‘We ask for respect, empathy and prayers as she recovers peacefully. Any updates will be made by our official channels We thank everyone for the love.’

Karen began taking singing lessons when she was just eight so she could sing Edward Hawkins’ Oh Happy Day

On Monday, a statement was shared on her Instagram to announce Karen was ‘facing a health problem’

Her first vocal coach, Lana Netto, said: ‘After just a few lessons, she sang the song and enchanted everyone with her striking voice. From that day on, Karen never stopped singing and captivating people’

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Karen began taking singing lessons when she was just eight so she could sing Edward Hawkins’ Oh Happy Day.

Her first vocal coach, Lana Netto, said: ‘After just a few lessons, she sang the song and enchanted everyone with her striking voice.

‘From that day on, Karen never stopped singing and captivating people.’

Karen is survived by her parents, Manoella and Fernando, and her boyfriend, Marcelo.

Fernando Sérgio da Silva told local media that his daughter had shown ‘no signs of illness.’

He said: ‘She left home to have lunch on Friday, and three hours later she was in a coma. For this year, 2025, we had big plans. For her, her clothing brand, new songs for her album.

‘To know my daughter pᴀssed like this, it hurts so much. It still hasn’t sunk in.’

Karen’s cousin Thais Silva recalled: ‘She was such an incredible girl, really perfect, you know?  Funny, charismatic, spontaneous. Wherever she went, she won everyone over.’