Popular rapper Danilo Mariano Leão Laureano of Brazil, known to fans as MC Danilo Boladão, sadly passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, March 11. He was 47 years old.
Danilo suffered three cardiac arrests, The Sun reported, adding that the rapper woke from his sleep not feeling well and unable to breathe, according to his widow, Thays Kolben.
Thays said she asked their neighbors for help before rushing Danilo to the emergency room in Santos, Brazil.
Danilo Mariano Leão Laureano’s Wife Says His Heart Attack Was ‘Very Sudden’
“When we got there, he had already had one cardiac arrest,” Thays said of her husband, The Sun reported. “Then he had two more.”
“It was all very sudden, out of nowhere. No one was expecting it,” Danilo’s wife added. “He had an infection, took antibiotics for 10 days, and was doing really well.”
She continued, “He repeated the tests, and everything was normal, everything stable.”
Although a post-mortem death certificate has not yet been issued, doctors have reason to believe Danilo’s heart attack was likely linked to thrombosis.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, thrombosis “is when one or more blood clots form in your blood vessels or heart.”
In the years leading up to his death, Danilo battled with diabetes, which saw him undergo several amputations, including toes and part of his heel, his wife shared. Thays said that Danilo had suffered from diabetes since 2006. Nonetheless, the rapper’s cardiac arrests came as a shock to his wife, who said that he had no signs of illness or discomfort before his death.
Danilo Mariano Leão Laureano’s Musical Legacy
Before his death, Danilo dedicated his life to his music career. He often shed light on his rough upbringing through the depth of his lyrics.
Danilo is regarded as a pioneer of the favela funk scene as part of the musical duo Danilo e Fabinho, which consisted of himself and his childhood friend.
Popular songs of Danilos include “Relinquis,” “Sempre Te Ter Parte 2,” “Tempo Louco” and “Pelo Amor de Jorge.” His latest release was his hit single in February, “Medley Só Proibidão.”
Fans of Danilo have taken to Instagram to express their shock and grief, memorializing him by sharing their favorite songs and moments in his career.
“Be with God friend 🙏🏾 😢 Rest in peace, you will never be forgotten one of the best MCs in Brazil,” wrote one.
“Today the funk is mourning, one of the MCs that revolutionized the funk of the downhill 😢 😢 😢 😢,” said another.
“We will be missed a lot 😭 our icon of the Santista descent, a human being with a GIANT heart 🥹 may God receive you with open arms friend ❤️,” added a third.
Good morning God comfort family and friends help them overcome the loss that you are there for them for your glory in Jesus Christ Name AMEN