Child actor Millena Brandao dead at 11 after at least 12 cardiac arrests
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Millena Brandão, an 11-year-old Brazilian actress and child model, died after being hospitalized for severe headaches and diagnosed with a brain tumor. Symptoms like leg pain and loss of appetite had developed prior to her hospitalization. After several cardiac arrests, her family tragically announced her passing on social media, sharing heartfelt tributes about her contagious joy and their immense loss. Doctors had initially suspected dengue fever but later confirmed the brain tumor as the cause of her death, leading to confusion and heartache for her loved ones.
"She arrived with her unconscious in my husband's arms. Then, she opened her eyes and regained consciousness," Thays told Brazilian news outlet G1.
"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..."
"The doctors still haven't said what really happened to my daughter; it’s all so confusing and painful," Thays Brandão expressed emotionally.
"The memories we spent together will remain in my memory and I’ll never forget your joy that was contagious to everyone around you."
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