Heartbreaking: Beloved TV Legend Found De@d at Home as P0lice Launch Investigation into Tragic De@th
Beloved singer dies aged 30 after horror accident at home
The star’s cause of de@th has been confirmed following the accident in her home.
Tributes have been paid to singer Vanessa Blanca following her de@th (Image: Facebook)
Beloved pop singer Vanessa Blanca, who was a member of GMA’s musical group Sugarpop and found huge fame as a solo artist with the track Dota o Ako, died on Wednesday, August 19, at the age of 30. Her cousin Ivy Ann Salaum Jubelag confirmed the news in a heastbreaking Facebook post as she paid tribute to the star, who first came to promience on the TV show Popstar Kids.
Alongside an announcement about the tragedy, which contained images of the star she penned: “It is with the heaviest heart that I share the heartbreaking news of the passing of my beloved first cousin and little sister, Vanessa Blanca Quillo Rangadhol, who tragically passed away today, August 19, 2026, following an accident at the condominium where she was staying in Manila. At this painful time, we humbly ask everyone to please give her immediate family, especially her mother and loved ones, the time, space, and privacy they need to mourn and grieve.”
In another post containing a statement, it was explained the star “tripped and fell” while she was getting dressed in the bathroom, striking her head.
“Vanessa sustained severe traumatic brain injury resulting in an internal brain hemorrhage following an accidental fall,” Ivy revealed. “Despite the efforts made to secure urgent medical assistance and bring her to the hospital, Vanessa sadly passed away.”
It was revealed emergency services were called but they had failed to arrive with 15 minutes so she was taken to hospital in a wheelchair by her “companions” but sadly, despite the efforts of medics, it was too late to save her.
Tributes flooded in for the star as the tragic news became public. Her fellow former Sugarpop members Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Enzo Almario and Cholo Bismonte were among the first to share their grief posting her obituary and wake details via their respective Instagram pages.
Vanessa Blanca’s cousin Ivy paid moving tribute to the star (Image: Facebook)
San Jose lamented: “Still can’t believe it. Plano pa naman natin mag-reunion,” . “Sugarpop will never be the same without you. Rest in heaven, Wani.”
A Facebook user shared: “I’m sorry to hear this, I might not know her personally but my heart goes out to the immediate family, this is so tragic, my prayers and may she rest in peace. Hugs to you.”
A third chimed in: “Rest in Peace po. Isa sa mga pinaka magandang ambag na tumatak sa Dota dito sa Pinas. Salamat po!”
Meanwhile a fourth commented: “…My heart bleeds knowing this tragic accident. Condolence to all your bereaving family especially to ate Felma.”
