Débora Maia was found dead in her apartment in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, at the age of 53.
The actress Honey Maia spoke out for the first time after the death of his mother, Deborah Maïathrough a text published in Instagram stories this Saturday 6. Mel described the last days as “the most difficult of her life” and thanked her for the messages of support she received.
Débora was found dead in her apartment in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, on November 28. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death. THE Stadium contacted the Rio Public Security Secretariat for further information on the case, but has not yet received a response. If so, the article will be updated.
In the Instagram post, Mel described “taking care of herself and her family,” as well as “living this process at your own pace, calmly and with love.” “It is the daily presence of those who love me that help me to get up every day in this difficult time, to face the loss of the most important person in my life. I am sure that my mother left an impression in the hearts of all those who crossed her path and she leaves a legacy of joy and love,” he said.
Who was Débora Maia?
Débora was the mother of three children: Yasmin, a university student, Mel, 21, and Lukas, who died at a young age. Grieving for her firstborn remained a defining part of her career – she even tattooed tributes to the boy on her hands.
After the separation, Débora lived alone and maintained an active presence on social media, where she had tens of thousands of followers. There, he shared everyday moments, family archives and closely followed Mel’s career, celebrating the actress’s debut and new works.
In October 2024, Débora even published a post on Instagram deploring a conflict with her daughters. “I am saddened by many absurd things, but I will tell you this. All the love that has been given has turned into ingratitude, and this for people you would never suspect. I feel like trash in front of my daughters, who chose the unknown over their mother’s love,” he wrote at the time.
In addition to following Mel’s artistic life, Débora also worked as a businesswoman and advisor. She worked on managing her daughter’s career during her early television career and, more recently, advised 11-year-old surfer Lorenzo Abreu.