Brazil is reeling from the devastating loss of eight doctors who tragically perished in a plane crash that claimed the lives of 62 people. Among them was Arianne Risso, a dedicated oncologist who worked tirelessly to help cancer patients in their battle against the disease.

The ill-fated flight took off from Cascavel in Parana state, bound for Sao Paulo's Guarulhos international airport. However, the ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop crashed in Vinhedo, turning into a fiery wreck in the backyard of a home within a gated community. The shocking footage of the plane's descent in a flat spin has left the nation in mourning.

Parana Gov. Ratinho Júnior expressed his grief over the loss, highlighting the selfless dedication of the doctors who were en route to an oncology conference to enhance their knowledge and skills in combating a disease that claims many lives in Brazil annually. The tragic incident has left a void in the medical community and the hearts of those who knew the victims.

Risso's cousin, Stephany Albuquerque, shared memories of their childhood and spoke of Risso's unwavering commitment to becoming a doctor. Her passion for medicine and compassion for the terminally ill defined her life's work, making her loss all the more poignant in this heartbreaking event.