Walewska Oliveira, an Olympic gold medalist, died abruptly at the age of 43.
Oliveira won gold in volleyball for Brazil at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. She also competed for her country in Sydney in 2000, where she won bronze, before returning to Athens in 2004.
She died in Sao Paulo and her cause of death has not yet been confirmed to the public
Oliveira, who made her debut for Brazil in 1998 helped her country to a World Championship silver medal, while they also made two World Cup finals with her in the team.
Following the tragic news, the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) said: ‘With sadness and immense regret, the CBV received the news of the death of Olympic champion Walewska on Thursday night.
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At this difficult time, CBV sympathizes with the family and friends of this great player.’
CBV president Radames Lattari added: ‘Walewska was a special player, her career in the sport will forever be remembered and revered. At this difficult time, CBV sympathises with the family and friends of this great player.’
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