In some shocking news on the internet today, it has been confirmed that
Brazilian pop star
Dani Li, also known as Danielle Fonseca Machado, has passed away at the age of 42.
The singer reportedly breathed her last after
complications
arising from a
liposuction surgery
, state reports on various entertainment portals.
Dani reportedly underwent the liposuction procedure last Friday, on her belly and back area and also went in for a
breast reduction surgery
, The Sun reported.
Unfortunately, complications arose that prompted medical staff to immediately transfer her to a hospital in Curitiba.
Marcelo Mira
, the singer's husband, in a statement to local media outlets on Thursday, expressed the family's shock, saying, "We are very shaken by all this."
The singer's family hosted a wake before her burial on Saturday. However, due to a great turnout by fans, eager to bid Dani their final farewell, in an Instagram post, the family announced that they "found a larger place to welcome everyone who wants to say goodbye to our star. It will now take place at the City Council Chamber, located at Avenida Fab, Nº 800, Bairro Central. The time remains the same, from 6pm."
The exact cause of the surgical complication is yet to be determined, and according to reports, an investigation is underway. Some sources suggest that Dani Li paid an estimated Rs 4 lak for the liposuction procedure that proved to be fatal.
The late pop star gained recognition in Brazil, for her hit song 'Eu sou da Amazônia' (I’m from the Amazon).
Born in Afuá in the Amazon jungle, Dani Li started her musical journey at age five. After participating in talent shows in her hometown, she moved to Macapa as a teen and went on to form the group called 'Banda Sensacao.'
Li is survived by her husband, Marcelo Mira, and their seven-year-old daughter.
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