Pop star Dani Li dies aged 42 after complications during liposuction as heartbroken family say they are 'shocked'
A POP star tragically died at the age of 42 after complications during liposuction surgery.
Dani Li died on Wednesday, leaving behind a husband and a seven-year-old daughter.
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The singer – full name Danielle Fonseca Machado – underwent surgery on Friday.
It is understood that she has had liposuction on her stomach and back, as well as a breast reduction.
During the procedure in Pinhais, Brazilshe developed a complication and had to be rushed to a hospital in nearby Curitiba.
Her husband, Marcelo Mira told local media on Thursday: “Her body will arrive in Macapá tomorrow.
“We are very shocked by all this.
“The funeral will take place on Saturday.”
She became widely known Brazil after her hit 'Eu sou da Amazônia' (I come from the Amazon).
She was born in Afuá in the Amazon jungle and started singing when she was five.
After participating in talent shows in her hometown, she moved to Macapá at the age of 17 – about four hours away by boat.
There she formed the brega – a Brazilian pop music genre – group 'Banda Sensação'.
In 2008, she met poet Osmar Júnior, who became her producer and gave her the hit that launched her to stardom.
Her last issue was released just two months ago.
The exact cause of the complication has not yet been determined.
According to some reports, she paid £4,000 for the operation.
An investigation is believed to be underway.
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