Manila, en.SERU.co.id — Filipino singer Vanessa Blanca Quillo Rangadhol, a former member of the child singing group Sugarpop and the female vocalist on the 2010s hit “DOTA O Ako,” died on August 19, 2026. She was 30.
Her cousin, Ivy Ann Salaum Jubelag, confirmed the news in a Facebook post. The family later released an official statement detailing the circumstances surrounding Rangadhol’s death.
According to the statement, Rangadhol was getting dressed in the bathroom of the condominium where she was staying in Manila when she tripped and fell. She struck her face and head on the floor, suffering a severe traumatic brain injury and internal bleeding in the brain.
“Emergency assistance was immediately requested, and an ambulance was called. However, after approximately 15 minutes of waiting, the ambulance had not yet arrived. As her condition required immediate medical attention, her companions made every effort to bring her to the nearest hospital using a wheelchair,” the family said.
Despite their efforts to get her medical attention, Rangadhol died from her injuries.
The family said the statement was released to provide a clear account of what happened and address questions surrounding her sudden death. They also asked the public to refrain from speculation and respect the privacy of her immediate family, particularly her mother, Anabella.
Career and Viral Hit
Rangadhol was born on December 6, 1995. She first gained public attention as a finalist on QTV’s “Pop Star Kids” in 2005.
She later joined Sugarpop alongside Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Enzo Almario, and Pocholo Bismonte. The group regularly performed on GMA Network’s “SOP” and released an album under Sony BMG.
Rangadhol later pursued a solo career and became widely known for her collaboration with rapper Aikee on “DOTA O Ako,” a song that resonated strongly with Filipino DOTA players during the 2010s.
The pair reunited a decade later for “DOTA At Ako,” a sequel released by Netflix Philippines in 2021. Rangadhol also briefly served as the lead vocalist of MYMP.
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Former Sugarpop members paid tribute to Rangadhol following news of her death.
Julie Anne San Jose wrote, “Wani Still can’t believe it. Plano pa naman natin mag reunion. Sugarpop will never be the same without you. Rest in Heaven, Wani.”
Aikee also paid tribute, writing, “Mahal na mahal ko tong Partner kong to eh. Mamamalagi siya sa Puso ko. Isa sa mga Tunay at Mapagmahal na Kapatid!”
A public viewing is scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Loyola Memorial Chapels in Commonwealth, Quezon City. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family at a later date.
