Former Sugarpop member Vanessa Rangadhol dies at 30
- On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, former Sugarpop member Vanessa Rangadhol died following an accidental fall at her Manila condominium, sustaining severe traumatic brain injury and internal hemorrhage.
- Rangadhol gained fame as a member of Sugarpop, formed through the 2006 show 'Pop Star Kids,' which released one self-titled album in 2008 featuring tracks like 'Aking Mundo' and 'Mahal Kita.'
- Emergency assistance was requested, but after the ambulance failed to arrive within approximately 15 minutes, companions transported Rangadhol to the hospital in a wheelchair; she succumbed to her injuries.
- Relative Ivy Ann Salaum Jubelag announced the passing on Thursday, August 20, while former Sugarpop members Julie Anne San Jose and Cholo Bismonte shared tributes expressing grief on social media.
- A public viewing is scheduled for Friday, August 21, at 6 pm at Loyola Memorial Chapels in Commonwealth, Quezon City, allowing friends and fans to pay their respects.
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Vanessa Rangadhol of Sugarpop dies at 30
MANILA, Philippines – Singer Vanessa Rangadhol died on Wednesday, August 19, following an accidental fall. She was 30. Rangadhol’s relative, Ivy Ann Salaum Jubelag, announced her passing in a Facebook post on Thursday, August 20. Jubelag explained that the late singer sustained a severe traumatic brain injury and internal brain hemorrhage after an accidental fall in the bathroom. “Despite efforts to get her immediate medical attention, she sadly…
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