Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique collapsed on stage during a live performance before tragically passing away; he was just 30.
The incident occurred on December 13, 2023, while Henrique was performing at a religious concert in Feira de Santana, Bahia.
Henrique sang “Vai Ser Tão Lindo,” which translates to “It’s going to be so beautiful,” before he collapsed.
Watch
Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique, 30, collapses and dies during a live performance. pic.twitter.com/bWLJbBGxuP
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) December 14, 2023
It keeps happening… so many videos.. and that’s just live TV. I can’t imagine how many people have just dropped like this. What a nightmare
— Mitch Stockton (@MitchStockton) December 14, 2023
RIP
— Myrna 💋💄 (@GigaBeers) December 14, 2023
TMZ was the first to report on the footage, which showed Pedro on the edge of the stage interacting with the crowd and singing when he suddenly appeared to lose his balance before falling backward and crashing to the ground.
While the official cause of death has not been released, according to various reports, it is believed Henrique suffered a massive heart attack,
The singer’s death sent shockwaves throughout the gospel music community.
Pedro Henrique leaves behind his wife, Suilan Barreto, and their two-month-old daughter, Zoe.
The singer boasted a large Instagram following and was known for being a super dedicated father.
Henrique became famous after his YouTube video went viral, which ultimately saw him being picked up by a major music producer.
His first album was titled “Grande é o Senhor.”
Pedro Henrique’s record label, Todah Music, confirmed his death and expressed their profound grief over his untimely passing, noting how he was well-loved in the community.
“These are very difficult situations in life for which we have no explanation,” Todah Music said in an Instagram post.
“We just need to understand that the will of God prevails.”
The Daily Mail reported that Henrique started singing at three and began performing professionally in 2015 after posting several songs on his YouTube channel.
He joined a local band and released one album, ‘Grande é o Senhor,’ during his three years with the group.
Henrique left the band in 2019 and embarked on a solo career, releasing his first single, ‘Não Falhou.’
READ: 53 Performers Who’ve Died Suddenly, Collapsed, Fallen ill – FULL LIST
