Brazilian singer Darlyn Morais dies aged 28 from spider bite to the face

The Brazilian musician was bitten by a spider in the face and began to experience body fatigue and the bruise began to change colors, his wife told Jhullyenny Lisboa told Brazilian news outlet G1.

The symptoms and allergic reaction began on Oct 31, the same day he was bitten. His wife explained: “He went to the hospital and was admitted to Palmas General hospital this Sunday.”

Darlyn was treated for the reaction, but was discharged on Friday. Ultimately, as a result of complications, he passed away Monday. Now, his 18-year-old stepdaughter is facing a similar threat to her life. She was also hospitalized for a spider bite and remains in stable condition.

Darlyn began his music career at the young age of 15, delving straight into the forró genre. As a singer, he leaned into that traditional Brazilian sound which is based on instruments like the accordion, zabumba and metal triangle. He was a part of a three-man band alongside his brother and their friend.

His cousin Wesleya Silva told G1: “He was always surrounded by friends and it was always a reason to celebrate for him. Always very happy and smiling with everyone around him. Owner of a giant heart, always helping the people around him.”

Morais, who had six-year-old girl and one-year-old year boy with his wife, was planning a live show in January 2024 that was going to be recorded and released on DVD, his friend, Samuel Zhytor, told G1.

‘He was always very loved here in the region,’ Zhytor said. ‘He always gave me a lot of opportunities inside and outside the state.’