A Brazilian beauty queen has died at the age of 31 after suffering a cardiac arrest, known as a heart attack.
Maiara Cristina de Lima Fiel was due to compete in a beauty pageant next week before she suffered a medical emergency.
According to Mail Online, paramedics spent more than an hour attempting to revive her, but she ultimately did not survive.
The married mother had no history of health problems before she suffered cardiac arrest.
She was crowned Miss Londrina last year in a prestigious regional beauty pageant and also came runner-up in the 2025/26 edition of Miss Sarandi.
Vitor Tavares, organiser of the contest, said Maiara was due to compete on April 29 and added in an emotional social media post: ‘She was such a committed, dedicated young woman.’
He added, ‘I had the pleasure of meeting her in person at the end of last year when she confirmed her participation as Miss Londrina. From that moment, it was clear how seriously she took this dream.
Mr Tavares said Maiara had already completed her look for the competition. She had rehearsed, completed her interview and was all set to compete when tragedy struck.
’Just yesterday we spoke, and she showed me the dresses, everything she was preparing with such care to live that moment.
’When I received the news, I was in shock. It took me a while to believe it. Many people confirmed her passing, but I kept telling myself, “It can’t be true….” I spoke with her yesterday.
’It is very difficult to accept such an early loss of someone so full of life, dreams, and goals—a young woman with such a beautiful future ahead of her.
’May God receive Maiara as she deserves, with all the light she always carried, and may she continue to shine even more.
’I leave here my most sincere condolences to all family and friends. May God give strength and comfort in this very painful moment.
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