While she lost her grandmother in the middle of Star Academy 2023, Héléna had already experienced a tragedy before joining the castle of Dammarie-les-Lys. In fact, the semi-finalist’s brother died in tragic circumstances in 2006.
Emblematic member of the Star Academy 2023, Héléna is still in the race for the final victory. Aged only 21, she will face Pierre in the semi-final of the TF1 tele-hook on Saturday January 27, 2024. A magnificent journey which would certainly have made her late brother very proud of her. As a reminder, Héléna was deeply marked by the death of his brother, which happened when she was still a child. She had also chosen to interpret If you were there of Louane to pay tribute to him.“I lost my brother when I was younger, at the age of 5. He was 20. And all the words touch me. And also in relation to the Star Academy adventure, I wonder what he would say if he were there. Does he hear me? Does he see me?”, Héléna had indicated to her teachers. However, the candidate had never revealed the circumstances of her brother’s death.
Finally, Héléna’s mother decided to lift the veil on the death of her child. “I lost my son 16 years ago in an accident during the 24-hour bike ride in Louvain-la-Neuve. Héléna was only four years old. We have a belief, fortunately.” Brigitte told Bel RTL media. While he continued his studies at the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes Commerciales, Héléna’s brother died following a falling slab located at the back of the L’Esplanade shopping center. The body of Brigitte’s son was discovered by an employee, Belgian media said at the time. Still alive despite the shock, he was rushed to the 24-hour bike advanced medical post. Unfortunately, doctors couldn’t save him. Analyzes then confirmed alcohol consumption by the victim.
Star Academy: Héléna paid tribute to her loved ones who died during the show
During his stay at the castle of Dammarie-les-Lys, Héléna lost another member of her family. In fact, his grandmother died only a few days ago, as his mother told him. “Concerning the death of Héléna’s grandmother, I would like to point out that I had the opportunity to speak with her at the castle in complete privacy.. Héléna’s absence from the funeral was of her own choice.”, Brigitte clarified on this subject. To pay tribute to him, Héléna sang the title Stolen on the set of Star Academy. “It was super intense. Afterwards, there was a commercial break, fortunately, because I was in a state… I’m super happy to have experienced this moment, I cried my heart out. It was so beautiful, I’m so happy to have been able to do that“underlined the candidate.
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His big brother died in 2006 in tragic circumstances.
During her stay at the castle of Dammarie-les-Lys, Héléna lost another member of her family. In fact, his grandmother died only a few days ago, as his mother told him. “Regarding the death of Héléna’s grandmother, I would like to point out that I had the opportunity to speak with her at the castle in complete privacy. Héléna’s absence at the funeral was of her own choice,” said Brigitte clarified on this subject. To pay tribute to him, Héléna sang the song Vole on the Star Academy set. “It was super intense. Afterwards, there was a commercial break, fortunately, because I was in a state… I’m super happy to have experienced that moment, I cried my heart out. “It was so beautiful, I’m so happy to have been able to do that”, underlined the candidate.