Latin Grammy-winning singer Marilia Mendonca dies in Brazil plane crash

The 26-year-old Brazilian singer was killed when the small plane she was travelling in crashed in Minas Gerais state, reported Deadline.

Washington: Singer Marilia Mendonca has passed away in a plane crash.

The 26-year-old Brazilian singer was killed when the small plane she was travelling in crashed in Minas Gerais state, reported Deadline.

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Four other people were also killed in the unfortunate incident.

As per the publication, Mendonca was travelling to a concert at the time of the crash.

On Friday, Mendonca even posted a video on her Instagram account showing her walking toward the plane, guitar case in hand.

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A post shared by Marilia Mendonça (@mariliamendoncacantora)

The demise of Mendonca has left everyone in shock. Prominent Brazilians, including football star Neymar, came forward to pay their condolences.

“Me recuso acreditar, me recuso (I refuse to believe, I refuse),” he tweeted.

Her album ‘Em Todos os Cantos’ won the 2019 Latin Grammy for best sertanejo album. She was nominated for the same award this year for her album ‘Patroas’.