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Isabel Veloso's widower enters new relationship three months after influencer's death

2 sources · 17 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

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.

1. What we know (4)

Isabel Veloso died in January 2026, at age 19, after battling cancer

2 sources SBT Correio 24h

Lucas Borbas made public a new relationship three months after Isabel's death

2 sources SBT Correio 24h

The revelation of the new relationship generated criticism on social media

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Lucas defended his decision stating that Isabel asked him to move forward and be happy

2 sources SBT Correio 24h
2. Where coverage thins out (4)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (4)

Lucas posted a photo of his new companion with Arthur, the couple's son, which generated significant repercussion

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Did not cover: Correio 24h

Isabel Veloso was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and shared her fight on social media

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Did not cover: Correio 24h

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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3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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