Rihanna Offers Funds For Funeral Of Deceased Fan

Published: Sunday 9th Feb 2014 by David
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Pop angel Rihanna has extended her condolences and funds to the family of a deceased fan this month, after learning of the teen’s brutal death, at the hands of his very own step-father.

A moving story below…

Aged 15, Tiago Sobral Valencia was stabbed to death by his step-father in Brazil- marking a horrific and shocking blow to both her family and members of Rihanna’s ‘Navy’, the fan-base the teen had been a long-time member of.

Hours after learning of her death, the Pop sensation used family representatives in Brazil to contact the family, offering her thoughts, prayers and any money they would need for Valencia’s funeral.

Odia reports:

“In an interview with this column, Eronilton Santos, the boy’s father, said he was surprised by the call and that Rihanna’s team even offered to help pay for the funeral. “I was surprised that they’re concerned about it. The representative said that it was a request from Rihanna herself, who wanted to offer all kinds of help. They wanted to pay for the funeral, but I only asked if she would provide a tribute to him. The only thing I thought is that from heaven, where he is, he’s going to see this gesture. The impact of the message she posted about it on Twitter was huge”. Still, Rihanna keeps in touch with family and asks Eronilton for accept her donation.”

“Before dying, Tiago collected CDs, DVDs and also kept his savings to go to her concert. “He never went because of the lack of money. Since last year, when he knew she would come to Brazil, he began to save money in a safe to be able to see her.”

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  1. DIGGER BEY February 9, 2014

    That was so nice of her to do. Such a sad situation. I know it must have broke her heart learning of this. Especially hearing how he wanted to go to her concerts but couldn’t. Rest his soul.

  2. TRUTH COMMISSION February 9, 2014

    I can respect that. Rihanna on some G s***. She on the right path to greatness without be with that crackhead Chris brown.

  3. Stephy Tha Lambily February 9, 2014

    I started crying once it said he started saving his money to see her. This story is just wrong! I hate people who murder!

  4. Laila February 9, 2014

    Yes Stephy. The navy have been pestering Sam to write about this story. Hahhaha I didn’t think Sam woul give in. Hmmm, that’s not a good sign, the navy will start demanding other things now, since they see if they press hard enough you will eventually cave in.

  5. IStanForYourFav February 9, 2014

    I totally am teary eyed for the family. Good look for you Rihanna. I wish I could help them as well because losing a child isn’t easy. BTW she looks so pretty in that pic.

  6. BEYHIVE_MINAJ February 9, 2014

    Awww,that’s so sad! To think he was saving up money to see her! God bless his spirit. Such a sweet thing for Rihanna to do,God bless her. I can only imagine the smile on his face as he sees this from above.

  7. EMPRESS WHITNEY February 9, 2014

    This story is absolutely heart-wrenching; I was reading about it on ‘The Independent’ (UK) news website and, allegedly, this young boy was murdered via. ‘Decapitation’ – which means his step-father had cut off his head. 🙁

    I pray that God blesses this Family.

    What Rihanna has done needs no explanation, it was a beautiful thing.

  8. DYNASTY February 9, 2014

    B*tch please, she did this 4 publicity,not the family. I hope this family stays strong,

  9. shauwndapooh February 9, 2014

    I’ve talking about this all that time now it gets posted
    Anyway rip tiago god bless you and your family

  10. h2o February 9, 2014

    😥 may he RIP

    But that so sweet of the Queen 😀 <3

  11. MATT February 9, 2014

    WOW i never thought the word angel would be aligned with Rihanna until now. She really did a good deed here. I dont think Beyonce would ever do this.

    But wow surprised and shocked Rihanna did this.

  12. ASBEENISH February 9, 2014

    R. I. P.

  13. THE QUEEN OF BUYING GRAMMYS February 9, 2014

    I will forever be a fan, she is an iconic woman.

  14. Haute February 9, 2014

    R.I.P., Tiago. Rihanna is such a beautiful person.

  15. Haute February 9, 2014

    hey Sam, I’m really surprised – I don’t see your regular bitchy, pestered and tired comments regarding Rihanna’s vocal abilities, talent and artistry! where are they? what’s wrong with you?

  16. Molly February 9, 2014

    That’s very sweet of Rihanna this is such a sad story r.i.p to her fallen fan. 🙁

  17. Jdek February 9, 2014

    🙁 May he rest in peace. Very kind hearted thing for rih to do.

  18. in all honesty February 9, 2014

    That’s 1 navy troll off the internet. If only it would happen to the rest of her fans and the beyhive. Bitter, nasty, hateful people

  19. boo February 9, 2014

    @ In All Honesty

    You are a C***!!!

  20. Sandra February 9, 2014

    This is so sad. R.I.P Tiago 🙁

  21. Lovebird February 9, 2014

    Such a sad situation, good for her to offer help.

  22. My Gums Tho(aka Teacher) February 9, 2014

    Rihanna always does ‘good deeds’ but this site chooses to overlook them and make things negative. RIP Thiago!

  23. Kevin February 9, 2014

    Omg this is awful. Rihanna bless your heart

  24. Queen Minaj February 9, 2014

    Girl she done save herself that money
    Cause all riahanna do in concerts is pat her punani

  25. Slayretha Franklin February 9, 2014

    What a nice thing to do RiRi. Whether you love her or hate her this was beautiful!

  26. Back 2 J February 9, 2014

    I’m not even a fan of her but i definitely respect her for offering to help pay for his funeral. This is so sad that he never got a chance to see her show, but from what i’ve hear Brazil is really dangerous 🙁 RIP Tiago

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