Mel Maia Speaks for First Time on Mother’s Death, Calls It ‘The Most Difficult Days’

Overview

• The 21-year-old actress shared an Instagram message thanking fans for prayers and support and said she is taking care of herself and her family at her own pace.
• Débora Maia, 53, was found dead on November 28 in her apartment in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, according to the family’s press office.
• Authorities in Rio continue to investigate the circumstances of the death, and no cause has been publicly disclosed, with inquiries referenced at the 42nd DP in Recreio dos Bandeirantes.
• A restricted wake and cremation were held on November 29, and the family has asked the public and media to respect their privacy.
• Friends told reporters that Débora had faced depression after a separation about a year earlier, a detail reported as background and not identified as a cause.