On Wednesday (Dec. 13), Brazilian Gospel singer Pedro Henrique tragically died onstage while performing at a private event in Feira de Santana, Brazil. He was 30 years old.
The event was broadcast live on social media platforms. During the livesteam, viewers witnessed Henrique collapse without warning as he was singing “Vai Ser Tão Lindo.” Video shows Henrique standing near the edge of the stage, interacting with those at the event—singing back and forth—before losing balance and falling backwards.
People in the shocked crowd rushed to assist Henrique. However, he never regained consciousness. He was was transported to a nearby medical center where he was later pronounced dead of a massive heart attack.
The gospel singer is survived by his wife, Suilan Barreto, whom he married in 2018, and his 2-month-old daughter, Zoe.
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Todah Music, Henrique’s music label, shared a tribute to Henrique on the day after his death.
“There are very difficult situations in life for which we have no explanation,” Todah Music said. “We just need to understand that God’s will prevails! Pedro was a happy young man, a friend to everyone. Only child. A present husband and a super dedicated father.”
“Pedro is simple, he is a believer! What a smile! How nice! What voice! The kind of people that are great to have around! We believe that Pedro will have a prominent place in the great Celestial Choir,” the statement continued.
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“The songs in his voice will not die and his legacy will remain through his wife, his little daughter Zoe and so many lives that were and will be reached by Christ through the records of his voice,” Todah Music added. The music label then expressed its commitment to helping Henrique’s family in “all areas” it is able, adding, “We have rejoiced so many times together, and now we weep with those who weep.”
Expressing hope that heaven is now welcoming Henrique into its presence, the statement concluded, “See you soon dear brother!!! See you soon! May the Holy Spirit comfort everyone!”
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