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Who was Bella Echarri?
Bella Echarri was the younger sister of Kyle Echarri, a popular singer and actor in the Philippines. She was born on January 3, 2011, and was the only girl among four siblings. She loved to sing, dance, swim, and eat, according to her brother. She was also a supportive sister who cheered for Kyle whenever he was on stage.
How did Bella Echarri die?
The cause of Bella Echarri’s death was disclosed by her mother, Marie Echarri. She revealed that Bella had a brain tumor, which had caused her early death. The family had kept Bella’s condition private until her passing.
Bella was diagnosed with a brain tumor in June 2022, when she was 11 years old. Kyle Echarri learned about his sister’s condition only after a month of her diagnosis. He asked his fans to pray for his sister’s complete healing on Instagram.
Bella celebrated her 12th birthday in January 2023, with Kyle calling her the “strongest little girl” he knew. However, her health deteriorated and she passed away on April 5, 2023, at the age of 12.
How did Kyle Echarri mourn his sister’s death?
Kyle Echarri expressed his love and grief for his sister on Instagram, alongside pictures of their happy moments together. He wrote:
“To my princess: I love you more than you will ever know, ta. You are the most amazing sister anyone could ever ask for. I already miss your hugs [or] kisses for manong whenever he was sad and your cheers for whenever I was on stage. Now more than anything I’m happy to know that you’re done with the year of fighting something you never deserved. You can finally smile, sing, dance, swim, and EAT again. And don’t worry, I know I didn’t lose my sister… I just got a new angel. I love you ta, forever.”
He also changed his Instagram bio to “Isabella Echarri’s Brother” as a tribute to his sister.
How did the public react to Bella Echarri’s death?
Many celebrities and fans sent their condolences and sympathies to Kyle Echarri and his family. Some of them were Darren Espanto, Iñigo Pascual, Luis Manzano, Janine Gutierrez, Maymay Entrata, Barbie Imperial, Sue Ramirez, Kyline Alcantara, KD Estrada, Charlie Dizon, and Elisse Joson.
They commented on Kyle’s Instagram post with messages of love, support, and prayers. Some of them also posted their own tributes to Bella on their social media accounts.
Bella Echarri’s death also sparked a discussion about the importance of awareness and research on brain tumors, especially among children. Some netizens shared their own experiences or stories of loved ones who suffered from the same condition.
Conclusion
Bella Echarri was a young girl who had a bright future ahead of her, but her life was cut short by a brain tumor. She was a beloved sister, daughter, and friend who touched many hearts with her smile and spirit. She will be remembered and missed by many, especially by her brother Kyle Echarri, who dedicated his career and life to her.