Child actor Milena Brandao dies aged 11 after suffering 21 cardiac arrests as devastated mum pays heartbreaking tribute

AN 11-year-old actor has died after she suffered multiple cardiac arrests.

Milena Brandão, an actress and child model from Brazil, was admitted to hospital a few days ago after suffering severe headaches.

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Milena Brandao, a child actor, has tragically passed away aged 11[/caption]

Her mum Thays Brandão revealed on Friday that doctors had diagnosed Milena with a brain tumour.

Thays shared an emotional message with her daughter’s 196,000 followers on Instagram:

“The memories we spent together will remain in my memory and I’ll never forget your joy that was contagious to everyone around you.

“My girl, I’m already missing you not being here and I know I’ll miss you even more in the days to come.

“You were the light in our lives and I know that from up there you’ll continue to watch over us and light up our lives.

“And I’ll love you forever, and you’ll always be in my heart.”

Milena, who passed away at the Grajaú General Hospital, in São Paulo, Brazil, was known for acting in the soap opera The Childhood of Romeo and Juliet.

The 11-year-old lost her life as a result of a brain tumourJam Press

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She suffered multiple heart attacks[/caption]