Ana Castela’s pregnant cousin dies in Cuiabá

On Thursday (23), Ana Castela’s cousin, Paula Proença Castela Ribeiro, passed away at the age of 35 in her hometown of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. The news of Paula’s death was confirmed on social media by her relatives, but the cause of her death was not disclosed. Paula, who was pregnant, had to undergo an emergency delivery. Ana Castela even used her official Instagram profile to ask for blood donations for her cousin. ‘She’s pregnant, so thank you to each and every one of you,’ the country singer said on her social media. The Assembleia de Deus Nova Aliança church in Cáceres, where Paula attended, issued a statement expressing their deep sorrow for her passing. ‘The Assembleia de Deus Nova Aliança – Cáceres expresses its profound sorrow for the passing of our dear sister Paula Proença Castela Ribeiro, a true worshipper of the Lord, an example of faith, dedication, and love for the work of God. In this moment of grief, we join together in prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to console the hearts of her family and friends, strengthening everyone with the hope we have in Christ Jesus, that one day we will be reunited in eternity. May God comfort our hearts and the family’s!,’ the statement read.