Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen is mourning the loss of her mother, Vania Nonnenmacher, who reportedly passed away at the age of 75. According to Brazilian outlet GZH, Nonnenmacher died in the hospital on Sunday after battling cancer.

Nonnenmacher had been admitted to Hospital Moinhos de Vento in Porto Alegre, Brazil, for treatment. She was a mother to six girls, including Gisele and her twin sister, Patricia.

The news of Nonnenmacher's passing comes just weeks after Gisele opened up about her parents' health while promoting her upcoming cookbook, "Nourish: Simple Recipes to Empower Your Body and Feed Your Soul." The 43-year-old model revealed that she had completely transformed her diet after witnessing her parents struggle with health issues.

Gisele's path to fame began when her mother enrolled her and her sisters Patricia and Gabriela in a modeling course to build their confidence and improve their posture. The course led to a trip to Rio de Janeiro, where Gisele was discovered by Elite Model Management at a shopping mall.

Gisele, who shares two children with her ex-husband, retired NFL player Tom Brady, recently shared a heartfelt picture with all five of her sisters, including her late mother, in a tribute to her family. She fondly reminisced about their childhood gatherings around the dinner table in Horizontina, Brazil.

The loss of her mother is undoubtedly a difficult time for Gisele and her family as they remember the impact Nonnenmacher had on shaping Gisele's successful career and life. Our thoughts are with them during this period of grieving.