Isis Freitas has sadly passed away after being hospitalized in critical condition.
The 22-year-old Brazilian actress and model died on Sunday and she was buried at the Sao Francisco Xavier Cemetery in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
It is not yet clear whether a cause of death has been determined. However, per Brazilian media outlets, there are rumors that she died from tuberculosis.
The talent agency she was affiliated with, LMA Producoes, confirmed the tragedy on social media.
They wrote: "It is with great regret and sadness that we come to inform you of the passing of our actress and companion Isis Freitas. On behalf of the entire team of actors and staff at LMA, our sincere condolences to all her friends and family. We are united in solidarity for this irreparable loss."
Freitas started her career as a model before embarking on an acting career and appearing in a number of plays. She also featured in adverts for cosmetics companies.
High-profile Brazilians are paying tribute to the model on social media, including actress Larissa Manoela, influencer Lucas Neto and actor Matheus Dias.
Manoela wrote: "Still in shock about your departure. Young girl, very sweet, talented and affectionate. Rest in peace, Isis! My condolences to the entire family."
Dias penned: "Rest, my friend! Love you forever. She was a great sight, with a smile that reached the front, a laugh that was good to hear, a sweet voice and so beautiful. I always praised you, because I always knew how great you were and not for nothing I always compared you to the sun.
"And now you leave the scene, without goodbyes on a sunny day as beautiful as you. Holy s***, it's f***ed up, it hurts.
"But you needed to enchant bigger, more sunny places and I really hope you look after us from wherever you are.
"Rest easy, my love, may the heavenly father welcome you and may your smile be the strongest mark in the memories of the people you were present with in life."
Actor Aline Borges also paid tribute, writing: "I’m here crying and trying to find reason and reason… Her untimely death is a real shock and it hurts so much. We can never prepare for it. I can’t do it."
