The Philippine entertainment industry was shocked by the sudden death of actress and singer Isabel Granada in 2017. Her passing not only left her colleagues in mourning but also left a huge void in the hearts of her fans. But what really happened? What caused a vibrant star like Isabel to pass away so soon?

On October 25, 2017, Isabel Granada was in Qatar to attend an event for the overseas Filipino community. No one expected that this would be a fateful trip. While attending the event, the actress suddenly collapsed and fell into a deep coma. She was immediately rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment but her condition worsened.

Doctors diagnosed Isabel with a cerebral aneurysm, a dangerous disease that can cause a hemorrhagic stroke at any time. Sadly, after many days of fighting in the hospital, she did not survive and breathed her last on November 4, 2017, at the age of forty-one.

The main cause of Isabel Granada’s death was a cerebral aneurysm, a condition in which a blood vessel in the brain expands due to a weak artery wall that can rupture and cause a brain hemorrhage. This is a dangerous disease because it often has no obvious symptoms until it is too late.

Some warning signs may include sudden severe headache, blurred vision or eye pain, stiff neck, nausea, weakness or numbness on one side of the body, sudden loss of consciousness. However, in many cases, the patient does not know they have the disease until the artery ruptures, like the tragedy that happened to Isabel Granada.

As soon as the news of Isabel’s death spread, her colleagues and fans were shocked. Many Filipino artists expressed their grief at the passing of a talented actress full of energy and always bringing smiles to everyone.

Singer Ogie Alcasid’s close friend choked up as she shared that Isabel was not only a talented artist but also a wonderful person. She was always full of energy and loved everyone. It is unbelievable that she has left us forever.

Isabel Granada’s death is a wake-up call about the importance of regular health check-ups. Brain aneurysms can be detected early through MRI or CT scan of the brain. If you have a family history of this disease or have had high blood pressure, take the initiative to check your health to avoid similar tragedies.

Although she has left this world, the image of a radiant smiling Isabel Granada will forever be imprinted in the hearts of the audience. She was not only a talented actress but also a lovely person, a wonderful mother and a symbol of optimism.

Isabel Granada will always be remembered

Isabel Granada was considered as having one of the most beautiful faces in Philippine showbiz from the mid ’80s to the early ’90s. She was a cast member of That’s Entertainment and has starred in several television shows and movies.

In November 2017, Isabel passed away after suffering brain hemorrhage and aneurysm. She was 41.

Let us take a look back at her life and get to know more about her in this gallery.

Isabel Granada

Isabel Granada is the daughter of Humberto Granada and Spanish-born Isabel Villarama, popularly known as Mommy Guapa.

That’s Entertainment

Before entering showbiz, Isabel was a commercial model. She rose to fame after joining the hit show ‘That’s Entertainment’ founded by the late star builder German “Kuya Germs” Moreno. She was part of the Tuesday group which also included Manilyn Reynes and Janno Gibbs.

Isabel was a licensed pilot and she graduated from the Philippine Air Transport and Training Services in 2001 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering.

She had a successful on-screen team up with Chuckie Dreyfus, whom she considered as one of her closest friends both inside and outside showbiz.

Both Isabel and Aiko Melendez were Regal Babies and they worked together in the moview ‘Isang Araw Walang Dyos’ with Direk Peque Gallaga.

The celebrity was awarded as FAMAS Best Supporting Actress in 1998.

Isabel had a chance to work with ‘Eat Bulaga’ host Tito Sotto and Sandy Andolong in the show ‘Hapi House,’ which was shown in IBC-13.

She was also part of the telefantasya series of GMA-7 titled ‘Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan,’ which gave her a chance to work with actress Kris Bernal.

Throwback photo when she competed in a volleyball competition.

She was very active always trying out different outdoor activities like wall climbing.

Isabel was very particular on what she eats to maintain her sexy physique.

Isabel was considered as one of the hottest women in showbiz.

But if there is one job that Isabel valued the most, it was being a mother to her son Hubert.

They have a very close relationship and treats each other as barkada.

On October 25, 2017 Isabel fell into a coma after suffering cardiac arrest due to anuerysm. Netizens and celebrities prayed for the recovery of Isabel, who was confined in a hospital in Doha, Qatar.

On November 5, 2017, Filipinos woke up to the sad news that Isabel passed away at around 6 p.m. (Qatari time) on November 4, 2017. She was 41 years old.

More than a year after her death, Isabel’s husband Arnel Cowly paid tribute to his wife on social media.