Gisele Bundchen’s Mother, Vânia Maria Nonnenmacher Bündchen, Passes Away at 75
Porto Alegre, Brazil – In a somber confirmation from Fox News Digital, it has been revealed that Vânia Maria Nonnenmacher Bündchen, the mother of renowned supermodel Gisele Bundchen, passed away on Sunday in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The 75-year-old succumbed to cancer, as announced by Moinhos de Vento Hospital.
Vânia had been admitted to the hospital in southeastern Brazil on Friday, January 26, where she battled with her illness until her unfortunate demise. Despite numerous attempts to reach out for comments, representatives for Gisele Bundchen did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.
Gisele, one of six siblings and a mother herself, expressed her deep gratitude and love for her mother in a heartfelt Mother’s Day post, emphasizing the pivotal role her mother played in her life. In the touching tribute, Gisele thanked her mother for being an exemplar of love, strength, dedication, and patience.
The former Victoria’s Secret model had previously discussed the challenges of caring for her ailing parents in a September interview with People magazine, acknowledging the profound impact it had on her family.
Reflecting on her upbringing in a 2010 blog post for International Women’s Day, Gisele praised her mother for raising their large family with grace, describing her as a hero and the core of their family.
In addition to coping with the loss of her mother, Gisele has faced personal upheavals in recent times. She and her ex-husband, Tom Brady, formally announced their divorce through separate Instagram posts in October 2022. The celebrity couple, who were married for 13 years, shares two children, son Benjamin Rein and daughter Vivian Lake, while Tom Brady has an additional son, Jack, from a previous relationship.
As Gisele and her family navigate through this challenging period, tributes from fans and the fashion industry pour in to honor the memory of Vânia Maria Nonnenmacher Bündchen.