The Voice Kids Star Karen Silva Dead at 17 After Stroke
Karen Silva, who competed on ‘The Voice Kids Brazil,’ has died at the age of 17 after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke.
Karen, who gained recognition as a semi-finalist on The Voice Kids Brazil in 2020, passed away in a hospital in Volta Redonda, Brazil.
Karen Silva Dead at 17 After Stroke
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 Sรฃo Joรฃo Batista Hospital, in Volta Redonda, as a result of a hemorrhagic stroke.
The Voice Kids star Karen Silva dead aged 17: Semi-finalist tragically passes away after a stroke
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โ Becky A Robertson (@AnciraBecky) April 26, 2025
“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 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.
R.I.P Karen Silva
She tragically passed away at age 17 following a stroke. Karen gained recognition as a semi-finalist on The Voice Kids Brazil in 2020. She died in a hospital in Volta Redonda, Brazil.
Died: Age 17 (April 24, 2025, Brazil)
Cause of Death: Stroke pic.twitter.com/1vNLGhrmxC
โ Sofia Meyen (@MatildaAhiru) April 27, 2025
“Karen enchanted Brazil with her powerful voice and striking presence as a child, when she took part in The Voice Kids in 2020,” the Instagram post read. “Since then, she has followed a luminous path, combining talent, charisma and representativeness 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.”
Rest in Peace๐๐พ
Thoughts and prayers with her family and friends.
Dying at 17 years old from a stroke is the new normal. ๐๏ธ๐๐
RIP Karen Silva ๐ Singer on The Voice.
I respect all those who continue to speak the truth daily. ๐ซก โค๏ธ
At some point they won’t be able to hide all these deaths any longer. pic.twitter.com/47CFOdRUCA
โ โSudden And Unexpectedโ (@toobaffled) April 28, 2025