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Brazilian actress Lua Blanco dies at 39 from intestinal cancer
Brazilian actress and singer Lua Blanco has passed away at the age of 39 due to complications from intestinal cancer. Blanco, widely recognized for her role as Roberta Messi in the Brazilian adaptation of the musical series ‘Rebelde’, died on Sunday, October 18.
According to her family, Blanco was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer approximately two months before her death, following the onset of severe abdominal pain in late July. Her brother, Daniel Blanco, confirmed the news via social media, noting she spent her final months surrounded by loved ones.
Her father, musician Billy Blanco Jr., shared a tribute reflecting on her leadership, determination, and faith. Blanco’s career included various television and film roles in Brazil, such as ‘Malhação’ and ‘A Força do Querer’, following her breakout success in the early 2010s.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The cause of death was intestinal cancer with metastasis. 99fm.dol.com.br · dol.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Blanco's father is musician Billy Blanco Jr. bellerdigital.net · 99fm.dol.com.br · dol.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Lua Blanco died at the age of 39. bellerdigital.net · 99fm.dol.com.br · paraonline.com.br · dol.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Blanco was known for playing Roberta Messi in the Brazilian version of Rebelde. bellerdigital.net · 99fm.dol.com.br · www.metropoles.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The cancer diagnosis occurred approximately two months before her death. bellerdigital.net · www.metropoles.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lua Blanco died on Sunday, October 18. bellerdigital.net · 99fm.dol.com.br · dol.com.br · www.metropoles.com