Lucas Borbas, widower of influencer Isabel Veloso, announced he is in a new relationship three months after his wife's death. The revelation generated criticism on social media and provoked reactions from both supporters and Isabel's family.
Isabel Veloso was a 19-year-old influencer who shared her battle against Hodgkin's lymphoma on social media, gaining thousands of followers by showing courage during treatment. She married Lucas Borbas, had a son, and died in January 2025, after moving Brazil with her story.
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Isabel Veloso died in January 2026, at age 19, after battling cancer
Lucas Borbas made public a new relationship three months after Isabel's death
The revelation of the new relationship generated criticism on social media
Lucas defended his decision stating that Isabel asked him to move forward and be happy
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Lucas posted a photo of his new companion with Arthur, the couple's son, which generated significant repercussion
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Isabel Veloso was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and shared her fight on social media
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Priscila Kiekow, Isabel Veloso's sister, expressed criticism of Lucas's behavior in a social media statement
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Lucas participated in a podcast where he commented on the matter
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