21.4.2026
A Brazilian beauty queen with no health issues passed away after suffering a heart attack at the age of 31.
Maiara Cristina de Lima Fiel a mother of one, was due to compete in a beauty pageant next week. She suddenly collapsed and efforts to revive her failed and she died, leaving her family and friends in shock.
Maiara had won several beauty contests and was crowned Miss Londrina last year in a prestigious regional beauty pageant and was the runner-up in the 2025/26 edition of Miss Sarandi.
Vitor Tavares, organiser of the beauty contest said Maiara was supposed to compete on April 29. He paid tribute to her in an emotional social media post. “She was such a committed, dedicated young woman. 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.”
“She showed me the dresses, everything she was preparing with such care to live that moment.
“I kept telling myself: it can’t be true… I spoke with her yesterday,” he said.
Her fans also grieved Maiara’s death, posting condolence messages on social media.
The 31-year-old had no history of heart disease. She is believed to have died of fulminant myocarditis, according to some reports. It is an inflammatory heart disease triggered by viral infections and also non-viral infections, medications, or autoimmune disorders. It causes sudden and rapid cardiogenic shock and is not linked to blockages. Fulminant myocarditis involves sudden widespread inflammation, and symptoms include fatigue, chest pain, and dyspnea. Agency reports