Beloved singer Vanessa Rios has di3d at the age of 42 following a cancer battle (Image: Jam Press)

Singer Vanessa Rios has di3d aged 42 after a battle with a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer. The star passed away on Saturday night in a private hospital in Recife, Brazil, where she had been receiving treatment for her condition. She leaves behind a 16-year-old daughter, Princesa de Jesus. Her d3ath was announced on her official Instagram page. Alongside a black and white image of the star with the year of her birth and d3ath was posted the simple comment: “Mourning, forever in our hearts,” with a black heart emoji.

Fans were devastated by the announcement and took to the comments to share their grief. “You finished your journey and you will leave a mark in our hearts as the human being and the wonderful artist you were. Those who had the chance to know you closely knew the energy of peace you transmitted. Thank you for the words of affection and encouragement, you were one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. Rest now my little star,” one wrote.

“My condolences. May God give a lot of strength to your daughter, family and all of us. I’m going to miss you. Thank you for everything,” another added.

A third chimed in: “May God comfort the heart of the daughter and the whole family. It’s a loss way too early. May God bless you all.”

A fourth shared: “Rest in peace. You were light in the lives of many people here, and you will be light wherever you are. My condolences to the whole family.”

Meanwhile a fifth penned: “No one can replace the voice of @vanessariosoficial you have no way, she sang a lot, I followed some performances closely, but she fought a lot to live, I think it’s time to rest, may her soul be in peace, may God comfort friends, relatives and family.”

singer Vanessa Rios was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer in 2023 (Image: Jam Press)

Vanessa, who was also an Instagram star with more than 680,000 followers, was known for performing of Brazilian brega and forró music. Over the years, she sang with some of the country’s most popular bands, including Kitara, Capim com Mel, and Forró do Muído.

Doctors first discovered a sarcoma in her leg back in 2019, for which she was treated and made a full recovery.

However, in 2023, she was diagnosed with pulmonary synovial sarcoma – a very rare, aggressive, and malignant tumour that originates in the lung, accounting for less than 0.5% of all lung tumours.

Despite undergoing treatment, she continued performing for as long as she could, but eventually she was forced to step away from the stage.

In her final Instagram post in late September, she shared a heartbreaking message about love, family, and what truly matters. “It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in our lives that matters. That’s what truly matters – family is the anchor that keeps us steady through life’s storms,” she wrote.