Brazilian model Isis Freitas, 22, dies after being rushed to hospital with deadly disease | The Sun

A MODEL has died suddenly after being rushed to hospital in a "serious" condition.

Doctors diagnosed Brazilian actress Isis Freitas, 22, with tuberculosis after she was admitted but were unable to save her.


The star was buried at Sao Francisco Xavier Cemetery, in Rio de Janeiro, on Monday after she died in hospital on Sunday.

Her team from the talent agency LMA Producoes said: "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."

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Isis began her career as a model before working as an actress and appearing in a number of plays.

She also featured in a number of adverts for cosmetics brands.

Stars of the Brazilian showbiz scene have described Isis as "talented and affectionate" in tributes posted on social media.

Actress Larissa Manoela said: "Still in shock about your departure.

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"Young girl, very sweet, talented and affectionate.

"Rest in peace, Isis! My condolences to the entire family."

Soap opera actor Matheus Dias wrote: "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.

"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."

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