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Eleven-year-old Brazilian child actress Millena Brandão passed away on May 2nd after suffering 13 heart attacks. She was hospitalized on April 30th with severe headaches, leg pain, drowsiness, loss of appetite, and fainting spells. While initially suspected to have dengue fever, doctors later identified a urinary tract infection and suspected brain tumor. Her mother stated doctors disconnected life support after her condition worsened. Authorities are investigating her care.

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