Overview

• Milena Brandao, an 11-year-old actress from Netflix's 'Sintonia,' died on May 2, 2025, after a rapidly progressing brain tumor.
• Her symptoms began on April 24 with headaches and leg pain but were initially misdiagnosed as dengue, delaying proper treatment.
• Her condition deteriorated quickly, culminating in 13 cardiac arrests and one day with seven respiratory arrests before her passing.
• Milena’s mother announced her death through an emotional tribute on her official social media, describing her daughter as a 'light in our lives.'
• Doctors are awaiting biopsy results to confirm the precise nature of the brain tumor, which has drawn attention to challenges in diagnosing pediatric cancers.