The singer was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2023; She has managed to balance her career and chemotherapy treatment
Vanessa Riossinger of the group forró Herb with honey, is dead this Sunday, 26th, at 41 years old. The information was confirmed on the band’s official Instagram profile. The artist was being treated for lung cancer diagnosed in 2023.
“On behalf of the Capim com Mel family, we thank you for your professionalism, dedication and legacy. Rest in peace, Vanessa Rios!”, the statement read.
Who is Vanessa Rios, singer of Capim com Mel
The singer sang for Forró do Muído and Banda Boa Toda early in her career. She then won a competition to become the lead singer of Kitara Band, in 2014. Subsequently, she joined Capim com Mel.
According to a report aired last June by TV Jornal, an affiliate of SBT, Vanessa was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, more specifically pulmonary synovial sarcoma.
She managed to combine the treatment with her singing career and even performed immediately after a chemotherapy session. Over time, however, he needed to move away from the stage.
Source: Terra
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