A Brazilian beauty queen has died at just 31 years old after suffering a heart attack.
Maiara Cristina de Lima Fiel was due to compete in a beauty pageant next week before she suffered the medical emergency.
Paramedics spent more than an hour trying to save her life but she tragically did not recover.
The married mother had no history of health problems before she suffered the 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.
Tributes poured in for the beauty queen who was described as being ‘full of life, dreams, and goals’.
Vitor Tavares, organiser of the contest Maiara was due to compete in on April 29, said 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 looks for the competition, which will take place on April 29.
She had rehearsed, completed her interview and was all set to compete when tragedy struck.
He added: ‘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.
‘Understanding may be impossible, but may love and faith bring comfort to everyone’s hearts.’
Fans also gave their condolences to Maiara’s family in social media comments.
Matilde Nunes wrote: ‘My thoughts are with her family and friends. May God give her eternal rest.’
Levia Soares said: ‘Rest in peace. May her departure serve as a warning to us to look after our health.’
Leo Leal added: ‘Life is like that. We get up and have no idea what awaits us in the next 24 hours.
‘My condolences to the family.’
