Singer Vanessa Blanca, who rose to stardom as part of GMA's Sugarpop before achieving massive success as a solo performer with her hit Dota o Ako, has di£d.

She passed away on Wednesday, August 19, aged 30.

Her cousin Ivy Ann Salaum Jubelag broke the news with a heartbreaking Facebook post while honouring the artist, who became famous after starring on the television programme Pop star Kids.

She wrote: "It is with the heaviest heart that I share the heartbreaking news of the passing of my beloved first cousin and little sister, Vanessa Blanca Quillo Rangadhol, who tragically passed away today, August 19, 2026, following an accident at the condominium where she was staying in Manila."

"At this painful time, we humbly ask everyone to please give her immediate family, especially her mother and loved ones, the time, space, and privacy they need to mourn and grieve."

In a separate post featuring a statement, it was explained that the performer "tripped and fell" while getting changed in the bathroom and hit her head

The statement said: "Vanessa sustained severe traumatic brain injury resulting in an internal brain hemorrhage following an accidental fall."

"Despite the efforts made to secure urgent medical assistance and bring her to the hospital, Vanessa sadly passed away."

Emergency services were summoned but failed to arrive within 15 minutes, leading her "companions" to rush her to hospital in a wheelchair, reports the Express.

Tragically, despite the best efforts of medical staff, it was too late to save her.

As the heartbreaking news spread, tributes poured in.

Her former Sugarpop bandmates Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Enzo Almario and Cholo Bismonte were among the first to share her obituary and wake details on their individual Instagram pages.