32 Responses to “Mariana Bridi da Costa, Miss World Contestant Dies (Photos, Video)”

1. prettyp, on January 24th, 2009 at 9:03 am Said:

   I didn’tmknow who this young girl was but some things are unexplained.I believe that the good, good people die young, that God has called you as a special assignment.My prayers are with the familia at this very hard time,You were a beautiful and talented young lady and we will miss seeing you smile!!! God Bless Prettyp

2. Lance, on January 24th, 2009 at 10:52 am Said:

   What a tragedy for the family. It’s just a terrible story all round.

3. Karol, on January 24th, 2009 at 12:49 pm Said:

   I am so sorry for her families loss and wish she would have recovered from this hellish diease.

   your family is in my prayers and i pray that this beautiful young girl did not suffer to much. She is now on the lap of our Father the Lord.

4. cindy postel, on January 24th, 2009 at 6:45 pm Said:

   This is a horrific story and very troubling, how could she be so mis-diagnosed for a month? My friend’s mom died last year in New York, same illness. In her case it came on quickly and she was gone before you could understand what was happening. Is this the start of a super bug that once it presents you are most likely to die?

5. Tricia, on January 24th, 2009 at 6:47 pm Said:

   What a tragedy! My prayers are with those that knew and loved her. I am so sorry.

6. Ray, on January 24th, 2009 at 6:55 pm Said:

   really sad to hear about this…she was stunning..and didn`t deserve this..my prayers go out to her and the family

7. Health tarot, on January 24th, 2009 at 7:00 pm Said:

   She was too young and pretty to die already.

8. SNB, on January 24th, 2009 at 8:31 pm Said:

   THE DOCTORS & THE HOSPITAL SHOULD BE BROUGHT UP
   ON CRIMINAL CHARGES!!!

   IS THERE A WEBSITE TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR THIS?

9. Pat, Melbourne, on January 25th, 2009 at 4:59 am Said:

   What a real shame. So young, beautiful and the whole world was in front of her. I’m divasted at the loss of Mariana.
   Misdiagnosed for so long. Doctors could have prevented this. Feel extremely sorry for her family and friends

10. dennis, on January 25th, 2009 at 10:47 am Said:

    all she wanted was to help her family out of poverty in Brazil. And she used her GOD givien looks and personality to do that. I had the same bacterial infection, I lived and the only people I’m supporting is the hospital and there staff. I have no insurance. And, I get daily calls from collections. Pay, pay,pay! Mariana paid the ultimate. So sad.

11. MEI, on January 25th, 2009 at 5:07 pm Said:

    I agree with SNB. In my opinion there is a lack of transparency in medical organisations, and there are ways we can improve this.

    All my foughts are with her family.

12. Teresa, on January 25th, 2009 at 8:25 pm Said:

    My prayers are with her and her loved ones, now answer this please, What ’s tragedy and death got to do with beauty? When people say, she was too beautiful to die can someone explain to me what they mean?
    would that have been less of a tragedy if she had been ugly?

13. C_P, on January 25th, 2009 at 10:45 pm Said:

    † R.I.P Mariana Bridi da Costa. You will be remembered. Tragic event.

14. JK, on January 26th, 2009 at 7:46 am Said:

    I know a 16 year old who died last year due to this infection.
    It is not commonly known and I think a lot of people try and find people to blame.At the time I thought “whoever heard of a 16 year old suddenly getting multiple organ failure?”. But it’s true…she was a healthy, sporty out-going girl and died suddenly. It’s so hard to understand, my sympathies are with Mariana’s family at this time.RIP.

15. nae, on January 26th, 2009 at 1:35 pm Said:

    I have been reading on the news comments from doctors on Mariana septicemy. Sorry but these doctors are idiots – they don’t even know what are the causes of septicemia. This experiment can be replicated: a little cut on the pancreas causing the pancreatic juice to flow in the blod would produce a septicemy. We should not value a doctor for the number of surgery he has performed but for his wisedom…

16. CP, on January 26th, 2009 at 2:42 pm Said:

    Mariana Bridi da Costa …. SO tragic
    You are in a far far better place now..

    My thoughts to your family

17. Mercedes, on January 26th, 2009 at 5:58 pm Said:

    †R.I.P† Mariana you were so beautiful, it’s so sad that you had to go so young, and full of life, this is ridiculous how doctors are this days shit even here in Canada same thing happen with a men they didn’t know he had Cancer and and he passed away on November. How SAD medicine is shit this days and they expect people to pay alot… They just want more money and they don’t even do their jobs. My Condolence to the family (F)

18. ANA, on January 27th, 2009 at 4:09 pm Said:

    I feel so sorry for the family of this young girl, so beautiful, so full of energy, with a great future on her hands. It is just devastated. My condolence to her family and all friends and people that were close to this talented girl. R.I.P

19. Chelsea, on January 27th, 2009 at 8:45 pm Said:

    Killer “Pseudomonas Aeruginosa”

    May she rest in Peace.

20. SIMON EKIKO, on January 28th, 2009 at 10:05 am Said:

    MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEASE.
    I regret I have not heard about this girl.I was atracted to a News item of a 20 year girl lossing both hands and feet and died in less than a month.We know people die but not this way.The Goverment should set an enquiry into her death since the parents may not have the will to undertake such a project against such an Institution to avoid such accidents to other citizens.Let the Hospital examine its proceedures.My condolences goes to the family.Be Blessed.

21. EC, on January 28th, 2009 at 5:23 pm Said:

    This tragic story leaves alot of questions unanswered and unassurance in the hands of medical practice today. May the Lord comfort this family and may she RIP.

22. EC, on January 28th, 2009 at 5:29 pm Said:

    This shocking story leaves doubts in our minds as to whether we should trust medical practice today. My prayers and comfort to the family and may she RIP.

23. Kiki Thomas, on January 29th, 2009 at 12:36 am Said:

    I had no idea who she was but this is really sad and my prayers go out to her family .

24. Azher, on January 30th, 2009 at 12:03 pm Said:

    Always question doctors and ask them to run tests if you feel a loved one expecially the young are affected by a strange and unusal illnees, insist on seeing multiple senior doctors and push hard, I had a similair case and if i did not push hard who knows what could of happened but its best to question, reason then decide if you are being given the correct facts.

    My symaothies to the family I wish her well

25. dave, on February 2nd, 2009 at 6:11 pm Said:

    Beyond hideous. I don’t know the details, but when a (presumably) healthy, 20 y.o. young woman dies of a typically, nosocomial infection, one immediately suspects an iatrogenic cause. Terrible and tragic…..if I could prevent one loss such as this one, my entire career would have been worth it.

26. Jessica- Tampa FL, on February 3rd, 2009 at 2:59 pm Said:

    My prayers and heart go out to Mariana’s familia. While this is a very disturbing incident, remember even though we may never know the reason, God has a reason for everything. Your faith will see you through this tragedy!

    RIP: Mariana Bridi da Costa

27. Tami, on February 5th, 2009 at 5:27 pm Said:

    My prayers and heart goes out to her family.Remember God has a reason ……..

28. Tami, on February 5th, 2009 at 5:30 pm Said:

    My prayers are with the family.. Remember God has a reason…

29. dmk, on February 5th, 2009 at 9:47 pm Said:

    my heart is broken over the loss of my 21-year-old son to the same horrible thing and to hear another young person die from it is just so wrong. dear Lord, why? God bless this young girl, her family, and my own beloved son.

30. Jaci, on February 26th, 2009 at 11:03 pm Said:

    Wow mariana you were so beautiful:) i never even heard about this young lady until 2day 2-26-09 my sister who is only 19 told me earlier 2day about this tragic story it really touched my heart and reminded me that our lives are not guaranteed to us it doesnt matter who we are how successful or how beautiful when its our time 2 go its just time we must live every breath as though it is our last and enjoy every moment god allows us 2 have my heart and my prayers go out 2 the da costa family and 2 all who knew mariana. May u rest in peace sweetheart.:)

31. Maan, on April 8th, 2009 at 10:51 am Said:

    If anyone with blood type O(-ve) had donated their blood if they could or persuaded anyone with this blood type,she would have survived…just because shez famous,we’re feeling sorry but imagine those who couldnt even publish their stories up and ask for blood…ths blood type is NOT the rarest in the world,its just the people who donate this blood type is so rare…every third person i know is an O (-ve),persuade them to donate blood…i will too…thank you…

32. Snowbird, on May 11th, 2009 at 5:59 pm Said:

    I usually bring along a magazine or newspaper when I wash my clothes in our apt complex. It was a Feb. 9th issue of People. I was so overwhelmed when I noticed the very small story item of Mariana. I came home and looked up the infection and her story. I am still puzzled and so sad that I cried. One of the sites said the hospital instruments can be breeding grounds for this type of infection…which raises new questions in my mind. Just because I did not know her personally does not matter. I remember when I was 20. My heart breaks for her family and those who knew and loved her.

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