{
  "id": 551919,
  "title": "Sofia Murillo cause of death: What happened to the Colombian influencer who died in Brazil helicopter crash?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/sofia-murillo-cause-of-death-what-happened-to-the-colombian",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T09:45:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/sofia-murillo-cause-of-death-what-happened-to-the-colombian-influencer-who-died-in-brazil-helicopter-crash-101786438878490.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombian social media star Sofia Murillo died at the age of 17 after the helicopter she was traveling in crashed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Murillo and her family were on vacation in Brazil when the incident occurred. The helicopter, operated by Voo Rio Panorâmico, was en route to offer a scenic view of landmarks including Christ the Redeemer when it crashed into a wooded area near Vista Chinesa in Tijuca National Park. The pilot, Alessandro Rocha, also lost his life in the accident. Murillo's mother Wendy Manrique, 37, and grandmother Rocio Cubillos, 59, were also among the four passengers who perished in the crash. The helicopter reportedly departed at around 11 am local time and the crash took place shortly afterwards. Rescue operations were hampered by the challenging terrain, and military personnel were later called to assist in containing the subsequent fire. The cause of the crash has not been determined as the investigation by Brazil's Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center and Rio de Janeiro Civil Police is still ongoing.",
  "summary": "Colombian beauty influencer Sofia Murillo, 17, died alongside her mother, grandmother and the pilot after a sightseeing helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro.",
  "key_points": [
    "Colombian influencer Sofia Murillo, 17, died in Brazil helicopter crash.",
    "Helicopter operated by Voo Rio Panorâmico crashed near Vista Chinesa.",
    "Murillo's mother Wendy Manrique and grandmother Rocio Cubillos also died."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The tragic helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro that claimed the life of 17-year-old Colombian influencer Sofia Murillo and three others underscores the risks of recreational air travel.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}