Weslley Carvalhaes, Son of Singer Shirley Carvalhaes, Dies at 35 in Brazil

Tragic Passing of Weslley Carvalhaes

Weslley Carvalhaes, the 35-year-old son of acclaimed evangelical singer Shirley Carvalhaes, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. The news was confirmed by the singer's official social media channels, prompting an outpouring of condolences from fans and fellow artists across Brazil.

Hospitalization and Health Battle

Weslley had been hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro since December 25, according to reports. His health condition had been a concern for weeks, with his mother, Shirley Carvalhaes, having previously appealed to her followers for prayers. She described his state as 'gravíssimo' (gravest) and acknowledged that 'humanamente falando, as chances são mínimas' (humanly speaking, the chances are minimal).

While the family has not officially disclosed the specific cause of death, sources indicated that Weslley's condition began with him feeling unwell, leading to hospitalization where doctors observed 'plaquetas baixas além do limite' (low platelets beyond the limit). Despite some initial stabilization, his organs reportedly began to fail.

A Mother's Farewell and Legacy

Shirley Carvalhaes' team announced Weslley's passing with a heartfelt message on social media, stating, 'Agradecemos as orações de todos, mas nesta tarde Deus recolheu nosso menino para junto Dele.' (We thank everyone for their prayers, but this afternoon God collected our boy to be with Him). The post continued, 'Sentiremos muita falta do seu carinho para conosco da família Carvalhaes e tenha certeza que você sempre fez parte de tudo na nossas vidas. Obrigada pelos momentos vividos, pelas brincadeiras, pelo sorrisos nos momentos tristes que agora irão ficar em nossa lembrança. Vá em paz e que o Senhor Jesus te receba de braços abertos.' (We will greatly miss your affection for us, the Carvalhaes family, and be sure that you were always part of everything in our lives. Thank you for the moments lived, for the jokes, for the smiles in sad moments that will now remain in our memory. Go in peace and may the Lord Jesus receive you with open arms).

Shirley Carvalhaes had also clarified the nature of their bond, stating, 'O Weslley é meu filho. Não de sangue, mas de alma, de amor, de vida. Ele me escolheu como mãe, e eu o acolhi.' (Weslley is my son. Not of blood, but of soul, of love, of life. He chose me as a mother, and I welcomed him). Weslley, who worked in marketing, was considered a fundamental part of his mother's ministry.