“I will see you in my dreams.” Gisele Bundchen mourns the death of her mother Vania.

“It hurts to know that I won’t be able to hold you anymore, but I know that you will always watch over us.” With these words, on Tuesday, January 30, Gisele Bundchen begins her tribute to the memory of her mother, Vania Nonenmacher, who died two days ago at the age of 75. The Brazilian top model spoke in her native language as well as in English through her Instagram post. “You were an angel on this earth, always helping those around you,” she continues.

“Model of Love”

Mother and daughter were very close, and the former initially encouraged the latter to pursue a modeling career. Vania Nonenmacher, who died of cancer on January 28, was a “beloved mother … a model of love, endurance, compassion, courage and grace,” her daughter wrote on Instagram. Before adding: “I will always cherish the beautiful memories we shared and live by the values ​​you taught me. You will live on forever through the many lives you touched.” In addition to this speech, Gisele Bundchen posted a carousel of photos of her mother, sometimes always smiling, with her daughters and grandchildren. So we get to see the whole family at different ages, with the parents, Waldir Bündchen and Vania, as well as Gisele and her five sisters, including her twin, Patricia. Tom Brady’s ex-wife thanks her mother for giving her “five best friends for life.” “Your love will always guide us. I will see you in my dreams. I love you,” he concludes excitedly.