Karen Silva: The Voice Kids Star Dead At 17
The singer passed 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.
'Since then, he has followed a luminous path,
uniting talent, charisma and representation at every step.
'More than an up-and-coming artist, Karen Silva 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.
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 passed 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.'
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