THE Voice Kids star Karen Silva has tragically died aged just 17 after suffering a stroke.
Karen rocketed to fame after reaching the semi-finals of the famous competition in 2020, aged just 12 years old.
The teen passed from a hemorrhagic stroke due to bleeding into the brain by the rupture of a blood vessel on Thursday.
Karen began taking singing lessons when she was just eight years old before going on to sing the famous track Oh Happy Day by Edward Hawkins.
A heartbreaking statement shared on her Instagram read: “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.
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“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.
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“May the memory of your light continue to guide us.”
The heartbreaking tribute to the singer came after a statement was shared on Monday to announce Karen was “facing a health problem”.
The post said: “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 is survived by her parents, Manoella and Fernando, as well as her boyfriend Marcelo.
Grieving Fernando Sergio da Silva revealed to local media that his daughter had shown “no signs of illness”.
He said: “He 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.
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“To know my daughter passed like this, it hurts so much. It still hasn’t sunk in.”
And Karen’s cousin Thais Silva added: “She was such an incredible girl, really perfect, you know? Funny, charismatic, spontaneous. Wherever she went, she won everyone over.”
